The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985)- User Reviews

An unhappy waitress wife escapes into fantasy at the movie house theatre to forget her woes.
In one scence the movie characters actually jump out into the audience and romance the down-trodden wife ala Hollywood style.
Typically abstract Woody and typical …more»

Woody Allen is weird, but the general idea of the story is a good one; it's just that it's not developed to its full potential. The script was a little on the corny side, and Farrow did not portray the sort of strong person one wants to see in …more»

It's a question we've all wanted to know from the movie theatres. The Purple Rose of Cairo gives a interesting and fun idea of what goes on. See it!more»

I saw the movie and it was the best movie I've ever seen. Especially since it's in almost black and white. The movie has great directing in it, the movie has what it takes. I love it and I know you will.more»

This is my all time favorite movie. It is about fantasy and reality and the role they play in our lives. Celia (Mia Farrow) is a movie fanatic who repeatedly goes to the movies to escape her miserable life. The movie takes place during the Depression …more»

An original premise, and very funny at times.
It also is strangely compelling and comments
on the strong tendency for humans to have
flights of fancy and escapist thoughts.

Some of the lines are hilarious. The acting is very good. The characters are …more»