The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Good movie, poor packaging, and no extras
The original movie is very good. Unfortunately, MGM cares so little for consumers that they didn't provide any extras and left me with tape residue that made the box too sticky to put on the shelf.

The Stuff of Dreams
No one has ever doubted Woody Allen's sentimental attachment to the power of the movies to make some strong cultural statements about its place in modern American society. This film cleverly addresses that issue by going to the source- the audience. And in this particular case a significant demographic part of that audience-young women, married or not, who peopled the theaters in the hay day of movie going before World War II. Here Mia Farrow plays the put upon wife of a ne'er do well husband who seeks solace through getting wrapped up in celluloid. And, lo and behold, then up pops Mr. Right (Jeff Daniels) right off the screen. Unfortunately his existence is mere celluloid but in the end he may be more real than the movie industry moguls who in real life care about the bottom line more than the delivery of dreams. This theme has been done many times in many ways, including variations by Woody himself, but it is nice to see it done with a nice touch of humor, pathos and bathos and a well done performance by Farrow.

romantic!
this movie touches the heart and proves that dreams can come true. it is funny,sometimes sad but all around a good movie. it stars jeff daniels and mia farrow and they could have not picked a better couple. they have so much chemistry. i would advise any one to watch it and enjoy!