Is Eternal Prayer -Louis XVII Lost in the Revolution- Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2003)

📖 The Core Premise

Eternal Prayer -Louis XVII Lost in the Revolution- returns to the screen in 2003, bringing a fresh narrative to the various genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "The time of the restoration of imperial rule, some 20 years after the French Revolution. Gerald, who lives in the remote countryside near Paris, hears from a traveler that he is Louis XVII. Imprisoned with his parents Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette at the Tour du Temple, it is believed that he was killed as well after his parents were executed, but he is now told that he was secretly saved and brought away, and the body of the child in the Temple was a substitute. The traveler is wracked with illness, and after passing over a ring bearing the seal of Louis XVI, he dies. Being ambitious, Gerald decides to make use of this piece of evidence. What fate awaits this young man claiming to be Louis XVII...? Rallying against callous fate, he rises up in a world where he is surrounded by people of ambition and treachery, and amidst that callous fate the one ray of light comes from Anne, the girl Gerald loves."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Eternal Prayer -Louis XVII Lost in the Revolution-, even the presence of Kozuki Wataru struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good cinema. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Eternal Prayer -Louis XVII Lost in the Revolution- worth your time? If you appreciate various films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Eternal Prayer -Louis XVII Lost in the Revolution- misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 130 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.