A nice black and white melodrama early in Ms. Bardot's career that is low-key, almost predictable with some lovely scenes and authentic small-town characters and situations. Brigitte Bardot is innocent and lovely as a newlywed trying to make the best of things with a husband with a heart problem. He married the wrong girl in this two-bit "town" and she's not even looking for trouble. The husband gives a wonderful performance and the cafe and gas station (where most of it takes place) have the real feel. Some nice shots in the surrounding woods as well.
A 6 out of 10. Best performance = B. Bardot. Also known as FEMALE AND THE FLESH or THE LIGHT ACROSS THE STREET (American title). Nicely directed and Bardot is stunning as always in one of her early films. I wish I could rate it higher, but a blind man could see what's coming in this one and I saw a French version (Thank God), but NO SUBTITLES. Easy to follow though. A high 6.
A 6 out of 10. Best performance = B. Bardot. Also known as FEMALE AND THE FLESH or THE LIGHT ACROSS THE STREET (American title). Nicely directed and Bardot is stunning as always in one of her early films. I wish I could rate it higher, but a blind man could see what's coming in this one and I saw a French version (Thank God), but NO SUBTITLES. Easy to follow though. A high 6.