The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina, in this screen adaptation of the beloved Mozart opera. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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An absolutely dazzling film entertainment, so full of beauty, intelligence, wit, and fun that it becomes a testimonial not only to man's possibilities but also to his high spirits.
– Vincent Canby,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
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Ingmar Bergman's mounting of the Mozart masterpiece is appealingly conventional.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Aug 2007
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Using the opera's timeless whimsy and inventiveness, the movie replicates a performance on the stage that is so good that it almost makes you forget the participants' ABBA-like hairstyles.