Just saw this movie a few hours ago with another five people of which none were disappointed, as for me I thoroughly enjoyed it. I find it a little infuriating when I see comments advising other people what to do. Yes such forum gives opportunity to let one express one's feeling and appreciation. But I feel a little weary when such some person trying to judge the professional. It's not compulsory to like a movie, but I don't think it's right to expect other to feel the same. There are, in my view, plenty to enjoy in this movie. You're just following a group of friends ups and downs, interaction, through drama and comedy. It often looks so natural (Well perhaps not to bigots) It was interesting how it was chosen to have songs only in English throughout I wondered if it was smart marketing or just the way it is with the rise and impact of the English language in the world to day. I am French and somehow resent the fact my birth language is so diminished but I guess it's like a tide - you can't stop it so have to ride with it! I wonder how French people at home with no affinity for English feel about such a movie. Having said this I also much enjoyed the songs! As for the length... I'm never in hurry to leave a holiday situation!
31/1017!!! I just watched this movie (Again) And I have to admit I'm so puzzled about it for two reasons. 1) I tried to review it and was told that I had already done so! 2) If I reviewed it, it means I have seen it before! Well you could say it's good value 2 for the price of one.
Anyway, This time I had trouble to get into it. We had recorded it and I had several go at it before finally watching the whole thing! I had problem to get into the characters, found it a little irritating and slow to get to the point but eventually I got into the right mood and after all found it worthwhile. I'm quite fond of F Cluzet and M Cotillard. His character was quite interesting with his way to react to a threatening situation and his way he handle it. Yes you would need to be in a proper mood to stay with the entire show. But after all I found it rewarding. However this time I'm not repeating that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Perhaps being a few years older I don't see and feel the same about lots of things... It'a little of a worry if in 5 years I will also forget again having see it. But what the heck dementia is not always and all bad... The professional reviewers I understand were quite divided about it and the effort of Guillaume Canet who wrote and directed it. But this should not be a deterrent - Give it a go.
31/1017!!! I just watched this movie (Again) And I have to admit I'm so puzzled about it for two reasons. 1) I tried to review it and was told that I had already done so! 2) If I reviewed it, it means I have seen it before! Well you could say it's good value 2 for the price of one.
Anyway, This time I had trouble to get into it. We had recorded it and I had several go at it before finally watching the whole thing! I had problem to get into the characters, found it a little irritating and slow to get to the point but eventually I got into the right mood and after all found it worthwhile. I'm quite fond of F Cluzet and M Cotillard. His character was quite interesting with his way to react to a threatening situation and his way he handle it. Yes you would need to be in a proper mood to stay with the entire show. But after all I found it rewarding. However this time I'm not repeating that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Perhaps being a few years older I don't see and feel the same about lots of things... It'a little of a worry if in 5 years I will also forget again having see it. But what the heck dementia is not always and all bad... The professional reviewers I understand were quite divided about it and the effort of Guillaume Canet who wrote and directed it. But this should not be a deterrent - Give it a go.