Why The Little Prince (2015) is a Perfect Adaptation

The Little Prince is just a little guy
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This video contains footage for the following movie adaptations:
Harry Potter (2001)
Jurassic Park (1993)
The Lord of the Rings (2001, 1978)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
After (2019)
Before I Fall (2017)
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Holes (2003)
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism (2015)
The Chronicles of Narnia (2005)
The Hunger Games (2013)
and, technically, The Little Prince (2015)
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[@shibumi-tanuki]

This movie definitely deserved better (I remember so many people saying it was not that good but I loved it!). It's such a lovely story and the animation's spectacular in every sense.

[@enriquegarcia2790]

I watched for the first time earlier this year. About 5 months ago almost. I cried. I'm almost ashamed I didn't watch it sooner. But I think the time I did watch it in, now, was so much more helpful.

[@NIRDIAN1]

I wanted to watch it so bad, but even Netflix only has it in localized dub for reasons utterly beyond me. It seems to be one of those "limited release victims"...

[@tuhtea6002]

Back when this movie was still on American Netflix, it was my comfort movie and I'd watch it whenever I felt sad, hahaha.

[@pickleman5708]

Wait when did they take it off of Netflix??

[@tuhtea6002]

@@pickleman5708 At least I assume so? I couldn't find it when I tried looking for it this summer. :((

[@pickleman5708]

@@tuhtea6002 oh wow, I used to watch this movie all the time. I haven't thought about it in a long time so I haven't checked.

[@boboli3725]

Hey If you have a vpn, you can watch it on brazilian netflix ;)

[@tuhtea6002]

@@boboli3725 Really? :00 Thank you so much for telling me about this!

[@doratheexplorer87]

I love hearing the: “ IIII want to talk abOUt-“

[@amandak.5967]

Same! It's kinda calming.

[@headinthe._.clouds]

@@amandak.5967 ikr! so nice lol.

[@winemothergoose]

Honestly i can't explain how important this movie was to me as a kid and how it still is. This really is how to make a great adaptation and we need more movies like that.

[@eow4317]

When I had the book read to me I thought that the prince died at the end bc he didn’t understand that the snake would kill him.

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

yeah it was SUPPOSED to happen like that.

[@headinthe._.clouds]

idk if that was the intent or not, but that's also how I took it. Definitely made me sad for a while, but still its such a sweet book. Melancholy is such a weird feeling, its like sadness, peacefulness, and nostalgia (best word I could come up with to describe it) all wrapped up into a weird emotion burrito lol.

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

@@headinthe._.clouds and then this movie ruined it

[@Starlight-rb3sp]

@@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945 I imagined that the prince commited suicide and he knew exactly what was happening. Dark, I know but I always thought of it like that.

[@naolucillerandom5280]

@@Starlight-rb3sp In the version I read, I remember there was a line where the prince tells the aviator not to follow him because his departure could be too painful to him. So I just assumed he knew he was going to die too... Well, kind of. It was a very fantastical story, so sometimes I still belived that he could have died and still made it back to his planet at the same time?

[@ThePonderer]

I remember adoring this movie when it originally dropped, and feeling like the adaptational changes very much enhanced what was already there. Really need to revisit it.

[@SakiNaoko]

As a french person, Le petit prince (The little Prince) was a book I read a lot as a kid ! I think I'm still a child at heart because of it ! So of course when that movie was released I went to watch it. And I liked it but I thought that the second part was too much. Because I thought it would have been better to just let that girl leaving without knowing what happens next, that it was prettier. I thought that finally seeing what became of the prince was spoiling the poetic end of the book. But hearing you defend it and telling your view convinced me there could have been more that I thought at the time. (It was 6 years ago after all) Maybe I should watch it again.

[@theonewhoknows4978]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that felt so represented by the little girl of the movie, I will never forget my reaction for when she started questioning if the little prince got back to the rose, that's something that never crossed my mind until that very moment.

[@geni5594]

Personally, I think that they'd isn't show the lamp lighter in the movie is because the mother's planet is meant to replace it. The same way the Lamplighter would light it every minute, just because of the rules, even though they're no longer relevant, the mother would move the chips every five minutes because of a set of rules made for the little girl that meant nothing to her anymore.

[@Utterlygreat15267]

I am going to be honest, the whole style of it was extremely good and I respected everyone who made the movie. Good movie, good story, good things that came with it.

[@tuhtea6002]

I haven’t watched the video yet, but I absolutely love The Little Prince, both the book and the animated movie.

[@frown-not-down]

You know! The reason they might have gone for those three men in the movie it's because in children’s theater plays those three are always highlighted over the others as a lesson for the kids in the audience. I remember seeing plays of the book as a child and those three were the 3 best known. So I didn't think it was too weird when they focused on them in the movie. It made me super nostalgic and it was one of the reasons I got so attached to the movie 🥰 The message is so simple and clear and lovely. I loved your analysis!

[@dankenstin8803]

Oh, I also had a leading role of the Little Prince in my school’s theather play as a child! (Even though I was one of the four students with the same role. We had to do a switcheroo with every actor for the every story sequence)

[@lilaclover1018]

I also thought it was because they weren't allowed to show The Drunk because it is a children's movie

[@SKIDBURGER]

I remember seeing this and deciding to watch it for fun I was not prepared for the emotional impact it had on me.

[@iamperish]

I remember when my first long-distance girlfriend urged me to watch the film. After we broke up, the film became a comfort for me. We broke up because we were very young (13 and 13) and yet it wasn't on bad terms. It was one of the few things she left me in a way. So yeah, this is an amazing film. Especially now that I'm older and can truly understand the message at play.

[@Iris-is5ou]

For once a book adaptation of an great book is as good as the book itself. Also, am I the only one that also watch the animated series?

[@dankenstin8803]

You mean the one that looked like an anime? Then you’re not the only one. Although I didn’t like it as a kid. Even when I only watched the first two episodes.

[@headinthe._.clouds]

@@dankenstin8803 wait wha- I need to know more, would you be willing to elaborate? Like. . . was it a Little Prince anime or am I missing something/misreading something, and if it is, how would that work? I'm so curious now lol.

[@lilyovalle7254]

@@headinthe._.clouds There was a 3D animated series, it had anime vybes

[@TheobaldLeonhart]

Ok 1. I remember my 10th grade French teacher (who was also a Spanish teacher) showed us this movie once 2. Thank you for explaining "taming" (it's been mentioned in OneShot a lot, but I never really understood it)

[@aceofflames4572]

Ah, a wild OneShot fan. It is truly an honor to meet another.

[@maurisa514]

This movie is so underrated Idk why they took it off Netflix

[@pickleman5708]

I love your profile pic

[@maurisa514]

@@pickleman5708 thnx

[@_hyimang.x]

WAIT WHAT NOOO

[@maurisa514]

@@_hyimang.x this has been off Netflix for a looong time

[@_hyimang.x]

@@maurisa514 I didn’t notice xd

[@dinonuggies9889]

I love how this isn't an adaptation, BUT the aftermath of the aviator and the world after the princes death. And I love how the movie still included the story of the book (except some of the planets) and managed 2 beautiful art styles with beautiful effects and colors. The message is very clear, and I can see it speaking to some people in a deeper level. I really wish more people talked about this movie, as I absolutely loved it, and it is one of the best storys I have ever seen

[@user-gp1rd5sh1n]

For me this movie is special. Due to the fact that I found out about the original book when I was just a bit older than Little Prince himself, and when I watched the movie I felt some beautiful reconnection with a grown up Prince. Because I fell down into the same path of just working working and working. All childhood happiness just gone away. You a grown up now, no time for fun and joy in simple things. But... The movie actually helped me to see how sad my inner child was. And I found a hero who is the same as I am. And if he can become happy, I can be happy too.

[@Tree_The_Artist]

I remember I first watched the movie on the plane when my mum told me it was a funny movie and when I watched it, my small self felt so many feelings as I put myself in the shoes of the main character while also understanding the rest of the characters and the little prince. I was able to absorb the message of the movie because of that, and when I watched it again (cuz Sky: cotl had an event based on the Little Prince) i felt those feelings once again, but was disappointed by how my mother didn’t understand it and my siblings only finding it to be an okay movie. It’s honestly such a nice adaptation and I was so happy when you posted this. Thank you!

[@thecashmoneyman8580]

This movie helped me cope with my grandfather's death. He and the aviator had so many similarities that it was impossible to not see parts of him as I watched, especially since we used to watch movies together as a way to bound. I'm so glad you covered this movie and reminded me of him.

[@Maxclockwork]

I fuckin loved this movie it made me cried and seeing this video reminded me of my love of this movie it made me realize that I shouldn't restrict myself and acomidate myself to other people and let my imagination free

[@ikillaliens]

i’m going to seek the little prince under the giggling stars over sahara, i’ll walk each dune for him. one day.

[@syreetadukes4428]

God, I love everything about this film and the book looks just as interesting

[@sarahsims6164]

12:16 I wouldn't call that a car accident; the Old Man was driving an ancient car even though he had his license revoked, along with the fact that he was driving with a minor who's unrelated to him without the parent's knowledge. Just looking at it from a realistic legal POV.

[@infjuicy7347]

just wanted to let you know that you're one of my comfort channels :) nothing beats listening to an informed person with a nice voice talk about my favourite pieces of media

[@TheCoolCryptid]

I remember this movie. It was so lovely and both the book and the movie still stick with me. I'm so glad someone is finally talking about it!

[@spicypicklechip7622]

Ikr why isn't it talked about more!

[@anon9359]

Not me crying during this video- now I wanna rewatch this movie.

[@stinkrat167]

bro i saw this movie and i seriously loved it. i was at my friends birthday party when i saw it and it made me so amazed. i was really happy when i saw it was added to Sky Cotl

[@acwalter2838]

“Your Mileage May Vary”, ah I see someone’s been reading their TV Tropes.

[@willow_rosie]

YES one of my favorite animated movies is getting a video! Thanks a lot!

[@imabouttaloseit9748]

YALL YALL, hear me out, The mom IS the lamp lighter

[@violetamartinelli3589]

why does nobody talk about the 1974 adaptation? with Gene Wilder as the Fox!! it's so freaking adorable!!!

[@jennynoelle6782]

I remember seeing this in my senior year of French class (after we read the book - in French). It was... also still in French (the English version wasn't available, as it had just recently come out and no one had the rights yet - it was also impossible to find, at all, and our teacher had to use a European DVD player because the disk wouldn't play on an American one).

[@matacine]

I’m a senior in my french class and we just finished the book and watched the movie! I fell in love with this book

[@SilverLion09]

We had a conversation about this version of The Little Prince under your previous video about Peter Pan 2 so it's a bit surreal to see it covered by you. I saw The Little Prince in the theaters when it came out and it was the best theater experience I ever had - it was only me, my brother, and two elderly ladies. Also, this movie should be shown as an example of how to make a transformative adaptation. Amazing work they did here, it certainly would be easier to just slap a generic story on top of the book and ship it as it is, but they actually took time to understand what the book is talking about and integrated it into the story. I tip my hat.

[@aelvric7579]

I found this movie one time in a cheap store by a corner, picked it up because why not?, and then absolutely fell in love with it, everything from the visuals to the story held a place near my heart, and it honestly hurt so much when none of the people I knew would recognize it, so this is just amazing

[@viveleshistoires4874]

This was my childhood book, and this movie made me way happier than it had any right to be back when it came out!

[@jhrykkjutku]

This movie isn't an ADAPTATION of The Little Prince... It's ABOUT The Little Prince... It's META...

[@enbylucca541]

i remember really liking the "the little prince" cartoon series that played on Discovery Kids

[@CH1318O2]

Oh god i complety forgot about that show. But yeah I also loved it when I was little

[@lauraabreu3852]

And the music is so soothing!

[@jhrykkjutku]

The glass dome is also a parallel to the one used to protect the Rose.

[@Bugaboo8]

One word, Turnaround.

[@saltt2069]

i just rewatched this movie and me and my sister have been sobbing and talking about it the past 2 hours

[@Peachyshork]

I'll be honest, I haven't heard of Le Petit Prince until Sky: Children of the Light announced the season, and I had to read it before the event started. I read it at 3 AM after listening to Zelda music, and it was an incredible experience. I really love this book a lot,,,

[@nataliehopkins1395]

This movie. Okay, I watched this for the first time at my girlfriend's house during her bday party. I started crying really, REALLY hard about half way through. It took another few months for me to re-watch and finish it. I still love this movie, but it makes me cry every time.

[@inkylynx2777]

Last year I read The Little Prince to my mother over voice recordings. When I got to the part of the Aviator/Narrator explaining his turmoil over the Little Prince's death, I actually started tearing up and my voice broke. I'd listened to the audiobook several times, but actually reading it aloud and processing the sadness of the situation just broke me.

[@Penguinmanereikel]

Half of the reason I watch these videos is to hear the eargasmicly satisfying “I want to talk…about…”, and the “well, hello there” and “mmmmmmbyeeeeeee” at the end

[@morganeflemal3084]

Ho i love that movie ! Did you know that the little prince was also adapted in a 3D animated series ?

[@rachelsyrup]

Its a good thing this story approves of having a childlike nature, because my favorite thing in the whole movie is her sentient fox plush, aka the CUTEST FREAKING THING IVE EVER FREAKING SEEN. And I'm just like.... what a toddler-level take on my part. 😂

[@palomaroggeri8680]

Finally someone talking about this movie! “Le petit prince” was my childhood and I have the book in portuguese, english and spanish. Its been my favorite book since I was a little child.

[@katherinealvarez9216]

I remember this movie. I cried.

[@N3RDYG0GGLES]

I absolutely adore this movie. It hits home in so many different ways, especially since it hit Netflix in the UK just almost a year after my Nanna died. By the time I watched it I was just coming out of the shock of finishing university while grieving, had no certainty about my future, and was basically literally just entering the post-education adult world in many ways and it TERRIFIED me. The movie makes me cry so much, but ultimately it's cathartic and hopeful, and beautiful.

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

This movie literally saved my life. It made me realize that I'm not afraid of growing up; I'm afraid of forgetting what it was like being a kid. This movie makes me cry a lot more now that I'm older 😢😭

[@spicypicklechip7622]

This movie was amazing and it really doesn't get enough love

[@UmhelloIexist]

Yes! One of my very favorite books and movies! I loved the book so much I did an interpretative speech on it, and when I saw the movie I bought the art book for it! The Little Prince is so underrated in my opinion so it's really nice to see more people talking about it!

[@humanbean852]

This is in my top 5 favorite movies. It's so good. Just watching this video made me so emotional. This show inspires me so much.

[@streamspoart2671]

This movie is the definition of underrated, music by Hans Zimmer, won many award, high rating but still didn't found KZbinrs react to this movie

[@ness.ness.]

god this movie was one of my favourites for the longest time and i thought it was amazing!! this video reminded me how much i loved it so thank you!

[@Isaatyiio]

I really loved the movie as a kid two years ago my dad got me the book and I was so happy. It definitely needed more attention back then.

[@adelinastaya]

This movie is so sad that I remember myself crying in the cinema around ten times. Cause It's real. And what is proving, that this film is amazing, is the fact, that I teared up even during this video.

[@theunfortunateone7488]

I watched this one in French back in forth grade! Omg this brings back memories

[@Anthophobia]

I’ve been waiting for someone to say it! I sobbed when I saw this movie and I absolutely loved every second of it

[@mariaguzman2363]

Thanks for covering this. I adore the bool and I cried like a kid watching the movie. The little prince is very special to me

[@mr.suki2425]

i have discover your channel this weekendand i just can say, girl, this is amazing!! kisses from mexico!

[@tgcs1256]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS, I both love the book and this movie so I was a little upset when not many people were taking about this underrated gem. Thank you so much I really love you (platonically ofc) and your videos ❤

[@lunaiinn]

Omg! Omg! Omg! I've never seen anyone talk about this movie! Thank you so much! AAAAA this movid made me cry so hard

[@newblood4094]

I think when I first watched it, it made me cry. I liked it.

[@AnnaHarestad]

this video is spectacular, and reading all of the wonderful positive comments about this movie makes me so so happy! the director Mark Osborne is such a genuinely lovely guy and has been a wonderful mentor to me, but he's always regarded this film with a bit of sheepishness. i don't think he realizes just how spectacular and well-loved this film is, but hearing him talk about its conception and his process is always a treat. i'm a bit disappointed that this video didn't talk about him at all, because so much of his personal heart and passion is present in the way this movie was made, but i can't really complain bc you've broken down the themes and intentions behind it so perfectly!

[@fatbird9785]

It's also a season in sky children of the light:)

[@paulscouten1868]

I love this Drawpinion just as I loved this movie. You are SO GOOD at voicing my own thoughts about things. I really do love your videos so much....

[@ashleydean8895]

Now, THIS is a wonderful review for this film. Left room for creative license, understood the point of the little girl, and understands that the stories are both pretty open ended. Both leaving room for hope. I'd love to see your thoughts on The Last Unicorn if you have the time. (This video is also so much better than Animat's)

[@ShadeRave]

The little prince is an underrated masterpiece

[@ShuttleFlyVideos]

This video convinced me to watch this film, which I ended up really liking, so thanks for making this.

[@headinthe._.clouds]

I'm really glad people are talking about this movie. I remember watching it on Netflix when it first came out and I really loved it. My Mom had read me the book years before I watched the movie and I also really enjoyed that despite the melancholy feeling it has. Really good book and a really good movie. Funny thing: I actually have The Little Prince book (the very same copy my mom read to me when I was little) on my desk right now!

[@lauriex8832]

I'm a huge fan of the book and the movie, so you can probably imagine how much ecstacy this video brings me, every passing minute ^⁠_⁠^ Also, I would like to say thank you for giving out your interpretations and perspectives of the following events in the movie, they made me adore the movie even more than the countless times I've watched it in the past.

[@Fl0rales]

I REMEMBER THIS MOVIE I CRIEDDDDD

[@Haybalemelonhead]

Same

[@lauraabreu3852]

Great video!!

[@thepinklittlemermaid2793]

Eu te entendo completamente. Quando eu era mais nova, tinha assistido o filme live action do pequeno príncipe e a história em si não me chamou a atenção, mas quando assisti essa animação eu finalmente entendi mais a história e realmente queria ter! Comprei uma versão na bienal que veio autografada por um pequeno príncipe, e tenho um carinho imenso por esse livro. Não é exatamente uma obra que me marcou como muitos outros, mas que em um lugarzinho no meu coração

[@spideymenz5738]

It took me like 4 or 5 hours when I watched this movie for the first time cause my internet SUCKED. It was absolutely fucking worth it.

[@hannahmcaleer6283]

I’ve seen this movie so many times I was obsessed with it when it came out

[@Lionwoman]

I really loved this re-interpretation of the book.

[@fixielle]

Your videos are uploaded everytime I should be sleeping xd

[@bwabbystrabewwy2528]

Oh my finally somebody is talking about this! :D It is honestly the best book-to-movie adaptation I've seen. When the movie came out I was still relatively young so I didn't quite understand what made the book and the movie so special, but I recently re-read the book while watching the movie and it honestly captured that melancholic yet hopeful feeling so well

[@lugoyvonne]

This is brilliant

[@call_Arapy]

FINALLY! a video about that movie

[@SnowEarDraws]

I remember watching this movie 3 or 4 years ago. I really enjoyed the film and it is one of the best memories that I have. Something that I thought was very outstanding was the score. You know how she said that every page in the book had a piece of melancholy? thats what I felt with the score. It made the movie over all made me feel melancholy. I am glad to finally understand what made this movie so special.

[@HoneyBee-pl3jh]

this movie made me cry sm

[@cramerfloro5936]

I didn’t quite enjoy this movie as I had hoped I would, but I really liked how the adapting this story was done. It was also what lead one of my dearest friends to read the book, which, considering her tastes, I found it astounding she hadn’t done that as a child already.

[@bia5141]

I just finished watching the movie and maybe it’s my nostalgia because I reread book so many times as a child and adult (and I even played in theatre adaptation of the book as a child - a very minor made up character which was quite an experience) that certain scenes made me very emotional. I think they made a very good job by giving us also something new (although second half of the movie felt more like a dream).

[@enistoja]

I adored this movie simply for existing. I have read the book so many times throughout my life that seeing it be acknowledged was like having the world give me a gift. I agree that missing out on some of the asteroids was a bummer but, on the whole, it made me cry just as much as the book has, so i think it was pretty successful!

[@xxmoonshadowxx6099]

you you're making a video on this god bless

[@xxmoonshadowxx6099]

shit why am I crying

[@waterwet2305]

It became my favourite movie when I first watched it in 2016

[@StarmisYT]

This is such an underrated film. I wish more people would see this genuine masterpiece.

[@manulghost]

Amo seus videos! Sabe, seu inglês é muito bom!

[@paolapereira1104]

Lowkey forget about this movie even tho it was my favorite thanks for reminding me

[@rocco2078]

really loved seeing a review about this movie ^-^, i honestly kinda think this movie is a little underrated

[@vi5133]

The little prince’s narrative is underwhelming unless you think critically. Really captures the vibe of the book!

[@roach_lotus]

My Favourite Book-Movie Adaptation s are Coraline and Little Prince , I just really love the Story!!

[@tortillasconsal4441]

We are reading this book in my literature class. It's my first time reading it and I love it. The way it talks to you and the way the adults speak to the little prince it's so beautiful and how every conversation the little prince has makes you think it's so aaaaaa. But, my take on this book (and my whole class' take plus my teacher) is that, this isn't really a book for children. My little sister agrees with me, she read the book when she was 11 and she told me it was pretty but she didn't understood anything. Sure, kids will be entertained and will think it's pretty, but I think that the "hidden meanings" are for adults who will stop and read it. I like to think of the book as a love letter for childhood aimed at adults; to have some nostalgia, to "reconnect with their inner child", to rethink their choices and lifestyle. Sure, kids will read it and say they like the book even though they didn't understand it, because I think that kinds have nothing to understand from that book because they *are* children.

[@andreapadilla6962]

I have a very clear memory of this movie at the cinema. I went with a friend who also enjoyed movies a lot and loved the little prince. We both said "They dared to make a movie of The Little Prince, what the hell were they thinking? That can't be adapted, It will most certainly be horrible ... Do you want to go see how your childhood is raped and massacred with me? "So we went with our heads full of plans to complain throughout the movie ... and neither of us spoke. Not a word, not a whisper. We both sat there the whole movie, side by side with our eyes fixed on the screen, Against all odds, loving every second of that movie, almost crying over the fact that for once, Someone not only read the original source, but went to great lengths to show how much they love it. The world is very weird sometimes, when I don't like a movie, everyone will hear ad nauseam all the details of what is wrong with that (in my opinion). But when I love a movie.... It turns out that all I can say is "It's beautiful, go see it"