Set in a Paris theater around mid-1800s, Children of Paradise details the relations of a beautiful young woman and the four men who love her. Marcel Carne's heralded exemplar is a small story told at epic length, a deftly written treatise on unrequited love featuring memorable actors and impressive set pieces.
*** 1/2 out of ****
Entertainment Magazine
Set in a Paris theater around mid-1800s, Children of Paradise details the relations of a beautiful young woman and the four men who love her. Marcel Carne's heralded exemplar is a small story told at epic length, a deftly written treatise on unrequited love featuring memorable actors and impressive set pieces.
*** 1/2 out of ****
