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- The film received generally positive reception, holding a 73% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 85 reviews.
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“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” a surprisingly sweet and gentle comedy, tells how it happened. Lenormand is smuggled onto St. Helena to act as a double for the Emperor, who is smuggled off as a cargo hand on a commercial ship (“A position above decks would have been more appropriate”).
Jun 20, 2017 · Although Andersen wrote the tale, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ has the ring of ancient authenticity about it. And with good reason: Andersen based ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ on ‘So ist der Lauf der Welt’, a German translation of a medieval Spanish fairy tale from a 1335 collection, El Conde Lucanor.
The Emperor's New Clothes is a droll high-concept comedy: Napoleon finds a look-alike to replace him in his exile in Saint Helena, but his attempts to retake the throne are thwarted by his blooming relationship with a pretty widow.
Jun 14, 2002 · One of the most clever, most enjoyable historical fantasies to hit screens in a long time, The Emperor's New Clothes is a sumptuous showcase for Ian Holm, who delivers not one but two great performances.
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- Alan Taylor
- PG
- Ian Holm
Farcical, old-fashioned Hans Christian Andersen tale. Read Common Sense Media's The Emperor's New Clothes review, age rating, and parents guide.
- David Irving
- Renee Schonfeld
- Lysette Anthony, Robert Morse, Sid Caesar
The Emperor's New Clothes: Directed by Alan Taylor. With Ian Holm, Iben Hjejle, Tim McInnerny, Tom Watson. During Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, some loyalists hire a look-alike to swap places with the deposed Emperor.
The Emperor's New Clothes may not be proper history, but it is good entertainment. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 28, 2002