Sissi (1955) User Reviews

Charm all around

[Mayesgwtw39 · 8/10 · 18 July 2004]

I know these films are considered by some purported high-brows to be of low popular-art form and saccharine emotions. They have historical inaccuracies and pander to the idea of what should-have-been, rather than perhaps quite what was. But-man oh man-they are extremely well-made and extremely enjoyable. There is nothing wrong with these films on a visceral or visual level.

The production values in the sets and costumes and the magnificent outdoor locales makes these films really spectacular. But the very rich and cohesive performances by the cast are what keep these films alive. Above all Romy Schneider and Vilma Degischer as Sissi and Sofia playing the tension between the young empress and her formidable mother-in-law, are great to watch. Each has their own humanity and, actually, rich human qualities shine through in all of the other characters quite beautifully.

Karl-Heinz Boehm is excellent as the young emperor torn between his love for the fresh and lively Sissi and duty to his by-the-book mother. And Magda Schneider and Gustav Knuth are warm and sympathetic as Sissi's parents.

The restoration, recently performed on these films, has left them looking incredibly beautiful (on par with "Gone With the Wind"). And people are now able to enjoy these films in the U.S., as they have recently been sub-titled in English and given deluxe DVD transfers with bonus features. Apparently there was an assembled version made of all 3 films and dubbed-horribly-into English included in the set. But above all it is great to see them released here with a good translation and anexcellent DVD presentation.

Charming story of sweet love with young Romy Schneider in main role

[marcin_kukuczka · 8/10 · 27 March 2004]

There was a time, about thirty years ago, when Marischka's SISSI trilogy was considered kitschy by many critics. Fortunately, these times are gone and again we all can see these beautiful films without being influenced by the critics and their politics.

I must admit that Sissi has always been one of my favorite movies. Romy Schneider, her acting, gestures and her face are almost identical with real Sissi. Marischka could not make a better choice. However, I heard that this role had such an impact on Romy's life that she was associated with Sissi throughout her career. As a result, some people consider SISSI films the deepest insight into Romy's life. Hasn't she got through the terrible sorrows similarly as empress Elizabeth did?...

Other cast are also very, very good. Magda Schneider, Romy's mother, gives a fine performance as Ludovika, Karlheinz Bohm (Franz Josef) does an excellent job. Vilma Degischer is particularly memorable as a cruel Sophie. Only Gustav Knuth's portrayal of Duke Max is a historical travesty. He was not so much attached to family life...

Another reason why I like these films is the fact that despite its historical inaccuracies (their love did not look like that), these movies are very gentle, show the value of love between a man and a woman and as a result, they can be watched even by small children without harm done to their psyche.

Some say that Sissi is for sentimental girls and old women. This viewpoint is absolutely wrong. I am a 25 year old man and come back to these films with great pleasure and so do a lot of my friends. See it and you will not regret. Make your personal judgments, not being influenced by the unexplained criticism.

The Charming Uncanny Valley of Live Action Fairy Tales

[boblipton · 7/10 · 18 October 2017]

In one of those fictional Mitteleuropean kingdoms that Victorian writers were so fond of -- Graustark, Ruritania, Scythia-Pannonia-Transbalkania, but here called Austria-Hungary -- the Emperor's mother arranges for her son to marry her sister's eldest daughter. When he meets her second daughter wandering in the woods, however, they fall in love.

The charming anti-Cinderella tale of Sissi is based on history, sort of, but it is brought to the screen in its fairy-tale glory with shots of Schonbrunn Castle, Bad Ischl, lavish sets and costumes and 15-year-old Romy Schneider. Its nostalgia for the dead glories of a lavish court life, stuffed-shirt bureaucrats -- Josef Meinrad has a very funny turn as the incompetent major in charge of security -- is certainly fun to look at, so long as we remember that it's just as unreal as any Disney feature cartoon, even if there are no singing mice. If only the characters in this one didn't look so real.....

A Delightful Romance for All Ages

[Benedict_Cumberbatch · 13 April 2006]

"Sissi" is the first part of a trilogy about the Austrian princess/empress Elisabeth in Bavaria, aka Sissi (Romy Schneider). The teenage princess lives happily in Bavaria with her parents, Duke Max (Gustav Knuth) and Duchess Ludovika (Magda Schneider, Romy's real life mother), and siblings. When Ludovika is invited by her sister, Archduchess Sophie (Vilma Degischer), to take Helene, Sissi's older sister, to the Austrian court in Ischl, in order to arrange a royal engagement for Helene and the young emperor Franz Joseph (Karlheinz Böhm), Sissi goes along. However, nobody could imagine that Franz would fall in love with the spontaneous, childish Sissi, instead of the sophisticated Helene.

"Sissi" is nothing more than a naïve, romantic matinée – but a very well done romantic matinée! Romy Schneider shines as the young princess, she's the heart of the movie. It's impossible not to fall in love with her gorgeous smile and sweet manners.

Released in the same year as another unforgettable romance ("Picnic", with William Holden, Kim Novak and Rosalind Russell), "Sissi" may not be called a masterpiece. However, I cannot give anything less than a "10" to a movie that makes you feel good and smile even during the hardest times.

A classic.

[hugobolso-1 · 6/10 · 25 May 2001]

Maybe because this isn't an american film, there were so few comments and votes, and there isn't a photograph. But this is one of the greatest bavarian classics for all time, and maybe is the sweetest and famous films for all the family of the golden period (forget little women or Gigi. If this movie was made in America maybe today will be even more famous than the wizard of Oz). Even that this movie today is too cursi and all fashion, Romy Schneider beauty and precoz talent still shine (she was 16 when she made SISSI). She had chemistry with her the emperor.the movie has three sequels, Magda Schenider shines in the third part (with an excellent chemistry with her daughter in film and real life), but in this are the "battle scenes" between Sissi and her mother in Law that are grate to see again Too sweet but a classic

Historically suspect but quite pretty...

[planktonrules · 6/10 · 3 February 2012]

It's important that you understand that this highly romanticized version of the life of Empress Elisabeth ('Sissi') of Austria is mostly fiction. As a recently retired history teacher, I pay careful attention to such things. Plus, when my wife and I visited Vienna a few years ago, the locals often laughed at these movies and regaled us with tales of the REAL Sissi--who was, in some ways, a thoroughly self-absorbed and seemingly emotionally disturbed lady. The real Sissi was OBSESSED with her looks and clearly had a serious eating disorder as well. So, I guess to live up to her almost impossible standard of beauty, she eventually had her life revolve around all this--the constant exercise, fasting, refusal to sleep with her husband (lest she get pregnant and destroy her figure), SEVERE corseting (even by Victorian-era standards) and her EXTREME beauty regimen (including olive oil baths and compresses of vinegar daily) took most of her time. This rather nutty real version of Sissi's life would be very fascinating...but romantic, it is not! And it just didn't fit the public image of the Empress in the 1950s. So, the filmmakers simply changed the facts to make a sweet little tale--occasionally sprinkled with some facts--but only occasionally! As far as this film goes, I think how much you enjoy it will have a lot to do with whether or not you like fairytale-like stories. For the romantics out there who love Cinderella--this is probably an easy sell. I also think that perhaps it will play a lot better in Austria and throughout Europe--where they are more familiar with the mythical image of Sissi and where they might have a greater appreciation of royalty. Many Americans are fascinated with the British royals--so they may also love this sort of tale--and many are not fans of royalty. As for me, I don't understand why many in my country feel any sort of connection with a bunch of pampered and highly in-bred royals...but that's just part of my cranky personality! So, for me, it was an uphill battle for me to enjoy this film. Keep this in mind when you read the rest of my review.

As far as the look of the film goes, it's terrific. The film is made using the lovely 1950s color--and the DVD print is gorgeous. It also didn't hurt that much of the film was filmed in the Austrian Alps--with some of the most amazing natural beauty you could ask for in a movie. In addition, the music worked wonders with the scenery--setting a nice romantic mood for the film. It also didn't hurt that Romy Schneider was in the film. At 17, she was among the most beautiful young women in the world--and she played the character with a lot of seemingly natural charm. Unfortunately, the film also seemed a bit long and a tad slow. In other words, while quite pretty the plot was a bit on the slow side--but it was still quite watchable and entertaining.

I was happy to see Karlheinz Böhm in the film playing Emperor Franz Josef. That's because the only film I'd seen him in before this, "Peeping Tom" was an English-language film and it was nice to see him using his native tongue. And, by the way, "Peeping Tom" is a thoroughly amazing and creepy film--well worth your time unless you are very squeamish!

By the way, early in the film there seems to be a sort of mania about assassinations. This was very realistic as many leaders around the Western world in this era were the objects of assassinations and assassination attempts--such as two Presidents (Lincoln and Garfield), the King of Belgium, Czar Alexander II and even Sissi and her husband, Emperor Franz Josef. It seems that killing royalty and elected leaders alike was all the rage in the mid-late 19th century--not to mention all the ones that occurred in the following century!

The best 1950s "Heimat"-kitsch ever!

[hvlinkervleugel · 10/10 · 16 May 2005]

I have seen these films over and over again, probably already more than fifty times. This is the first of a series of three Austrian films, produced in 1954 ("Sissi"), 1955 ("Sissi-die junge Kaiserin") and 1956 ("Sissi-Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin"), directed by Ernst Marishka, and are the epitome of total kitsch and enormously campy. I know that these films are almost unknown outside of continental Europe, but still, they are worth seeing! Played by a very young Romy Schneider - a role that stuck to her, much to her chagrin in later years. The trilogy is about the life of the Austrian Empress and Hungarian Queen Elizabeth (1837-1898) - or "Sissi" - in the first years of her marriage to the Austrian Emperor and 'Apostolic' King of Hungary Franz-Joseph I (1830-1916) - played by Karl-Heinz Böhm. Although the writers did fib frightfully with the historical truths (read for those "Elisabeth", the biography written by Brigitte Hamann), still, the sugar sweetness, the crinolines, the music and the grandeur of the scenes is breathtaking. However, my favourite character in the film is "Sissi's" mother-in-law, archduchess Sophie, played very ably by Vilma Degischer. Sophie is portrayed as a complete bitch of a woman (which in reality she was, after she managed to save the Habsburg monarchy single-handedly from the revolutionary mobs in 1848), something Joan Collins would be able to take lessons from... My most favourite scene is the closing scene of the third movie: "E viva la mama!" - where Sissi is reunited with her daughter on Venice's Piazza San Marco. Watch it, and have lots of handkerchiefs ready for use (if you're a closeted romantic like myself, that is!).

A popular princess honored in film

[blanche-2 · 6/10 · 17 June 2013]

Romy Schneider is "Sissi" in this 1955 film, the first of a trilogy about Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

Sissi is not someone we are very familiar with in the United States, but in Europe, she enjoys a popularity similar to Princess Diana's. She is everywhere - candy boxes, dolls, you name it.

This first film tells the story of the 15-year-old Sissi and her meeting with the man who would become her husband, Emperor Franz Josef, who was intended to be her sister Helene's husband; however, Josef fell for Sissi instead.

Sissi fortunately lived at a time when there were no tabloids or tell-all books. She was a complicated woman who is seen as a romantic figure. In truth she was either bulimic or anorexic, though the latter appears to be the case, she had psychosomatic illnesses related to being at court - whenever she got away from the court, she recovered. She was incredibly vain, obsessed with her appearance to the extent that she never allowed anyone to paint her after the age of 30.

Sissi also was a free spirit who had difficulty handling the constraints of court. We see in the film that she was raised by a father who was very gemutlichkeit, fun-loving, and he encouraged his children to play and enjoy life. She was responsible for the good relations between Austria and Hungary -- in fact, Sissi is even more idolized in Hungary than in Austria, if that's possible. Her son, Rudolf, was found dead with his lover at Mayerling, a hunting lodge, a story which has been told in film and books often. And her cousin was Mad Prince Ludwig.

This film covers the time up to her marriage, and Romy Schneider is both beautiful and charming in the role. The film is so pretty, with gorgeous scenery and costumes, as well as some beautiful classical music. Schneider went on to play Sissi in the two other films.

These movies are shown in Europe at Christmas.

Sissi has been the subject of a musical and an operetta (that I know of), several plays, two ballets, countless films, TV mini-series, several books, and is the subject of a song. This film is like something Disney would produce, very lovely, and more a fairy tale than the real story.

Romy Schneider in her own fairy tale

[Liedzeit · 10/10 · 9 November 1999]

A very young and innocent girl marries the powerful ruler of the most powerful empire on earth. Why? Because she loves him dearly. If that is not sweet. And it is also not far from the truth. Of course it helps that she was a little princess - only of Bavaria but of royal blood (I think). Of course everybody loved her - well, she got killed by someone eventually, but that is not in the film and it does not prove anything anyway. If you know Romy Schneider only from her later (mostly French) films do not even try to imagine how beautiful and charming, well sweet she was. She made two sequels. All three films will be valued as the highest art in the million years to come by anyone who can enjoy a fairy tale.

A Cinderella for adults

[deexsocalygal · 7/10 · 4 August 2020]

Now as a grown woman I get to watch an adult Cinderella movie. It was so refreshing to see an old fashioned romance without the nudity or sex scenes I usually fast forward through. No uncomfortable fighting, cussing, yelling, & screaming. In fact, I realized that I was relaxed with a smile throughout the whole movie. How often have you watched a movie that made you feel good inside? And I don't mean just because of a happy ending, I mean the whole movie was a treat to watch. It's a peaceful Christian dream. Sometimes when life gets us down or we're stressed to the maximum, a movie like this is just what we need. All those gorgeous colorful dresses, hair styles, & jewelry! The royal dinner & dance was breathtaking. The long long dinner table with a gleaming white tablecloth, velvet cushioned chairs, shiny silverware, red roses, & champagne glasses. I loved watching the impeccable manners they had back then. The men helped seat the women, bowed & kissed their gloved hands. The women fanning themselves in the corner waiting to be asked to dance. I loved every minute of this movie.

Didn't quite make it through time...

[TheOtherFool · 4/10 · 23 November 2003]

The fairytale of a young girl falling in love with a handsome emperor (king, prince, feel free to fill in) seems as timeless as can be, but this first Sissi movie doesn't quite make it... Schneider is cute, but that's about it. Comic relief from some sort of count is silly at best, and the movie drags on a bit at the end... You can't help thinking: just get married and be done with it! Only for the very romantic... I give it a 4/10.

Thoroughly delightful movie

[homespun13 · 8/10 · 3 March 2013]

I am well familiar with the story of the Empress Elizabeth. While the basic facts are all here, the story may have been both simplified and sweetened to present it in a movie. However, the end result is a thoroughly delightful and strongly idealized version of historical events. Both Sissi and the emperor are presented as extremely likable, visually appealing characters, interacting in a fairly-like story. The entire movie plays like a fairy tale and is visually very appealing. The majestic beauty of the Bavarian scenery contrasts with the opulent setting of the Viennese court. The costumes, manners, music, dances - all true to the period. I did not expect to like it as much as I did and would recommend it to all lovers of historical drama and 19th century Austrian history in particular.

Pretty but empty

[Horst_In_Translation · 4/10 · 30 December 2015]

"Sissi" is an Austrian German-language movie that is having its 60th anniversary this year. And it is not only the defining film in Romy Schneider (too short) career, but often also considered one of the best and most known period pieces that do not come from the United States. Here in Germany, everybody knows this movie, even younger generations, at least by name. The writer and director is Ernst Marischka, who has already made films for over 40 years when he made "Sissi". And he was also an Academy award nominee for writing the screenplay "A Song to Remember". There's 2 more Sissi films by Marischka and this trilogy is certainly his most known legacy. All 3 films star Romy Schneider, her mother Magda and Karlheinz Böhm as the male lead.

I must say Romy Schneider is absolutely stunning and in terms of costumes, sets and basically all kinds of visuals, this is a very decent watch. Too bad, the story is not even close to that level of quality. It is cheesy, predictable and does not include convincing character elaborations. Sadly, the acting is not exactly that good either. But in all fairness, the material is so weak at times that it would be pretty much impossible for any actor to make this work, or even make it a compelling watch. The ending of the film obviously indicated that there would be a sequel, but to me another "Sissi" movie was not necessary judging from the first. The characters are all so stereotypical, all good or bad, but really hardly any shades at all. And the way you will inevitable feel for Sissi is not enough to make up for everything that's wrong with this movie. Apart from that, it also comes somewhat short on the emotional side compared to what it could have been. The humor (mostly about Böhm's character's assistant) is bearable at best, rarely funny, occasionally cringeworthy. The political aspects are references at times, but never really elaborated on, which makes this movie pointless in terms of history. A disappointing film that does not deserve its cult status. Not recommended.

My guiltiest pleasure

[dbdumonteil · 28 December 2005]

I certainly love the Sissi saga :everytime it's broadcast,I find myself watching for the umpteenth time these three films which the highbrows despise so much.

I read several biographies of the empress and it's stating the obvious to say it's fictionalized history (the right term would be "fairytaled" history for this first episode strongly recalls Cinderella).Romy Schneider did not think much of her part and she used to approve of Visconti's Elisabeth she played in "Ludwig" (1973).

"Sissi" is pure entertainment ;all the characters are endearing :the colonel provides a good comic relief ,Sophie is a perfect villainess,the witch, ,Ludovica the good fairy,Max the bon vivant,the swarm of children a foretaste of the "sound of music" -the Trapp were Austrian,weren't they?-and the lovers ,Franz and Sissi are as close as fairytale prince and princess as they can be.

I certainly love the Sissi saga.Down with the highbrows!

sweet-made lovestory

[sweetie307de · 10/10 · 11 May 2004]

Austria, 19th centutry: the bavarian princess Elisabeth meets the austrian emperor Franz-Josef and of course they fall in love. But Sissi knows that Franz shall get married wth her sister Nene and so she doesn't want to marry Franz-Joseph. Although at the end they get married. This film is really nice and if you like lovestories you'll love it. There are some really funny mistakes in it, e.g. you see a white OPEL Corsa driving around in the background. =) But all in all you can say, it's a good film. Watch it, watch it!! In germany we would say it's a typical HEIMATFILM

Charming, lush and clean... like a rose

[rose-294 · 9/10 · 16 April 2009]

Written and directed by Ernst Marischka, 1950's Austrian Sissi trilogy is charming fairytale about 19th century Bavarian princess Elisabeth or Sissi (Romy Schneider), who became wife of Empress Franz Joseph I (Karlheinz Böhm). Sensuous colours make dresses, sets and landscapes look gorgeous, and if what-really-happened-realism is replaced with what-should-have-been-fairytale, the story is enjoyable... just like fairytale. The films made Schneider a star but type-casted her, too. (Side-note: Sissi's mother was played by her real-life mother, Magda Schneider, who had been part of Hitler's social circle, and Böhm's career was later destroyed by 1960 British horror flick Peeping Tom.) Denying of crap? Great, I prefer roses!

I quite liked the movie overall however, even at the time it was produced it had a surprisingly naive and over-engineered feel to it.

[sissikaiserin · 4/10 · 3 November 2006]

Sissi is sometimes thought to be a rather silly name but that'sen quite besides the point-en jar? We have to bear in mind-en that this was the 19th centurion dafter they didn't quite think these things out. People then were too busy trying to invent electricity rather than thinking about decent names to call their children. And what about Franz? "Sissi and Franz" sounds a bit like "Tom and Jerry", except that they love each other and drink a lot of alcohol. In fact, I know some people who have heard that Sissi and Franz used to go for their holiday-sen in Ibiza and party hard over there. They used to go crazy. Luckily in the movie they cut out all the "inedaquate" parts and instead installed bits of schmooze over-romanticized mushy gaily plots such as "Oh dear, Herr Franz, please pick up a flower for me and I will be yours forever! Herr Franz, stop playing with Nintendo!". That is why I gave it a rather low vote. Siis was very inspiring - we will go hunting very soon, but we are hippies so we would rather kiss the deer instead of shooting it jar? - the grass was too green. For the next time, let's get back from this movie meant a lot to me. it left a permanent mark in my heart. it opened up a rivulet of fresh steaming passion that has been like a guiding light throughout my humble life. this movie set out my role models, revealing their most intimate thoughts and behaviors jar? when i met my wife, the love of my life, the light of my eyes, i was a Franz to my Sissi. And we went to Ibiza, and I picked up the flower, and we lived happily forever in the green hills of Vienna. i recommend every Bozen to watch this film.

Beautiful!

[dreamingskychild · 9/10 · 28 March 2020]

Oh what a beautiful and sweet film! It follows the story of a young Austrian Princess "Sissi", I am just watching it on television now. So grateful my mother told me to join her. I am really impressed by this production from 1955. What wonderful and theatrical acting. I loved so much seeing all the colourful costumes and settings too! So gorgeous. An immersive story, with beautiful music. I have found out there are many more films that tell the story of Sissi, I look forward to seeing the next one. This one is the first of the series.

ohh

[matlosz2 · 1/10 · 26 February 2008]

SISSI is a an attempt at a movie. It is not a work of art but rather a composition of cliché moments that a person with even the most severe form of MR would find dull, dry, and under-developed. The cast of the story is so one dimensional that watching this "movie" for too long (say 5 minutes) will make one sick to his stomach, not to mention that the thing is so boring that one runs the risk of becoming suicidal if run time exceeds 15 minutes. Personally i have created turds with more dimension than this movie. This composition is so awful that it can not seriously be considered for anything but the trash can, but on the same token it is not awful enough to become a cult classic.

When our hearts were young and gay

[jandewitt · 18 July 2004]

A schmaltzy but moving, lushly produced fairy tale which has nothing to do with the real Elisabeth von Oesterreich, who was, well, a quite complicated woman.

Young Romy Schneider rather sleepwalks thorough the lead but does it well. The pic was enormously successful and Romy quickly became Germany's most popular teenage star, with Heidi Bruehl of 'Immenhof' fame a close second. Though not as beautiful as Christine Kaufmann (shot to fame with the lurid child-in-distress cheapie 'Rosenresli') or as talented as Karin Baal (Germany's reigning bad girl after the runaway success in 'Die Halbstarken') Miss Schneider brought to it all the freshness and sparkle audience had come to expect from Magda Schneider's daughter.

Royal Love Story

[peseapia · 10/10 · 1 January 2008]

I have seen this movie 3 years ago from the SBS TV channel in Australia. I really like this movie and also the other 2 movies Sissi 2 & Sissi 3. This story covers love, the obstacles to becoming Empress, the stumbles of the relationship with her mother-in-law and there are also some comedy scenes and funny conversations in all of the movies Sissi 1-3. Lucky me, I have seen this movie (3 of them) with English subtitles and German language, so for me this presentation is a more valuable experience to see. The DVD box set of the movie Sissi can be bought online from www.ezydvd.com.au. The presentation of the movie from that DVD box set includes original German language and English subtitles.

An Austrian Princess finds her Prince

[sonnythefat · 10/10 · 18 December 2005]

This is one of the most beautiful and sweet films I have seen in my long history of enjoying films .I think every student of film should see this film ,On how to frame a shot and fill every shot with beauty, Romy Schneider is Beautiful and charming, The scenery (is real)and post card perfect, With magnificent costumes, and with lots of comic touches, The women of the film taking up most of the light drama, and the men just wanting to relax and puzzled at and the fuss, Except for the Price who warns the young Princess that if they are to marry there is no guarantee of happiness as the future is uncertain for the Royals, Of course there is nothing to worry about for our couple in this film. Maybe Stephen Speilburg could watch this film and learn something about film-making and make a film with no violence.

Trivial, which isn't bad but the acting is amateur

[info-7764 · 2/10 · 24 December 2019]

Even though I am a brit I lived many, many years in Bavaria, speak and understand German fluently also have learned the quality that German and Austrian actors are capable of. Actresses like Gudrun Landgrebe or actors such as Jürgen Prochnow, Klaus Kinski, Jan Liefers, Götz George, Mario Adorf, in particular Christoph Waltz and even the very young David Bennent in the Tin Drum but the acting in this film, especially Karlheinz Böhm is amateur to say the least. The dialogs are all as though they were reading the script for the first time. A terrible injustice to Austro-German film makers like Wolfgang Petersen. For some unknown reason immensely popular with the older generation Who should know better. -Paul-

Every girl is a princess

[zjy-25638 · 9/10 · 18 March 2020]

When I was a child, I saw it on VCD. At that time, I saw sissi escape and meet the emperor in the suburb. Everything was so beautiful. The beauty of Princess sissie inside was like oil painting. The clothes were luxurious and delicate. When I saw it, I couldn't imagine that it was 1955 movie. The color setting was perfect. The wedding ceremony of the two people is really grand, envy...

like a poem

[v-56289 · 9/10 · 29 November 2020]

I am not a historian, so I am not judging the movie from this point of view.. I see it as a romantic, lyrical poem glorifying the beauty of Austrian land and the wedding that is not fully according to habsburk's etiquette, but nothing can cross the road to love... Although super romantic movie, it does not cross the kitsch treshhold.. full of happy, optimistic poetic dreaming (it is not in verse).. for some it can be too much... especially these days when people prefer watching tragedies, and blood...