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The Triumph of Love

2001 · 1h 52m · PG-13 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by Clare Peploe

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A princess is determined to restore her homeland's throne to its rightful heir, a young prince with whom she falls in love.

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I was periodically put off by a certain self-consciousness of delivery.

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh

Great fun.

Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Rotten

The characters in Triumph of Love are trifles, so that the farcical situation, which depends on the audience buying quick changes of heart -- like falling in love in an instant -- has no resonance.

Beth Pinsker, Boston Globe
Rotten

In short, a film dependent on deception relies on the Clark Kent school of disguise, and it doesn't work.

Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
Rotten

It could have been something special, but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director Clare Peploe's misunderstanding of Marivaux's rhythms, and Mira Sorvino's limitations as a classical actress.

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

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