King of Hearts
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Movie Reviews of King of Hearts
Movie Review: Nice film
Summary: 4 Stars
I like watching it w/ subtitles to try to learn better French. Also good story line and plot. It's meant to make you think about what it really means to be "mad" or "crazy".Movie Review: Incredible movie, poor DVD version
Summary: 3 Stars
This has always been one of my favorite movies, and I reluctantly shelled out big bucks to get a copy of the discontinued DVD version. Everything about it is GREAT, absolutely perfectly transferred, but the SUBTITLES were CHANGED in a number of scenes from the original theatrical & VHS release subtitles. The unpleasant result is less humor & less unique character development in several instances. It really detracted from my enjoyment of the film. Anyone who has been a repeated viewer of this movie should notice this, yet I haven't seen it mentioned in any reviews. Also translating Cocliquot's name (sorry about misspelling) to POPPY seems almost tacky to me. Finally, I could have done without the additional 57 second final scene inside the asylum; TKOH is an ANTI-WAR FABLE; the original ending (which I saw in theatres 30-odd years ago)of Bates naked at the gate is both appropriate & metaphorically in line with the message of the movie. Presentation of his actual life inside the asylum is absurd & off the track. Still, apparently De Broca kept this scene (although not in theatrical release) so DVD is worth having in order to have it, if you are a die-hard fan. Get the 1990 VHS release is my recommendation for a duplication of the original theatrical experience.