FabienMorisset Reviews

Another Time, Another Place (1958)

end of ww2 melodrama

[9/10 · 1 June 2009]

Everybody around here seems to be criticizing this fine piece of melodrama. It feels like a duty to say some good things to save it right away. I only heard about the title yesterday from Amazon, and then, in the afternoon, a friend of mine offered to lend it to me. I appreciated the coincidence. I've just finished watching it, and must confess I really enjoyed the show. The image is great, Lana Turner is beautiful. I will accept the fact that it's not as original as other melodramas, but it definitely uses all the ropes we love about this kind of movies. So my mark here is seven, I had a great time and I would advise anyone interested in melodramas to have a look at it on a sunny day, just before going to the beach. And dream while watching seagulls in the sky.

Love Songs (2007)

Love and Death in 2007 France

[10/10 · 10 June 2007]

Just out of the theatre, I would like to share my impressions about "Les Chansons d'Amour".

This movie is a rare jewel which is even more precious as France is changing so quickly at the moment. It reminds us that, at the end of the day, we are the only ones able to chose our own lives if not death. Actors and actresses are just perfect. Brigitte Rouan and Chiara Mastroiani in particular make you believe in a very vivid way that this French family exists somewhere.

I don't want to say anything about the storyline which is so moving. I began to cry at the first picture in black and white which... but I'd better stop right here.

I'm glad I bought the cd, I'm going to listen to it all evening.

I am so happy that such a movie exists.

Thank you (again) Christophe Honoré.

Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

Past, present, future

[10/10 · 6 February 2006]

Watching Torch song trilogy on DVD was such an incredible experience. I had seen it as a teenager (being now 34). It had helped me get through my homosexuality. Showing ways and means of understanding life within a minority. Years after, I had found the original score which i have adored since then. To talk about the movie itself, the first half an hour was a bit old (apart from the second scene which is still so moving from the very start), but as soon as you get the hang of it, you can only let yourself be dragged by the amazing talent of the actors. The montage is perfect and so is everything in this eternal jewel. Watch it once and you'll want to watch it forever and ever.

Peindre ou faire l'amour (2005)

a 50 something couple has a new look at life

[10/10 · 25 August 2005]

I went to see it unexpectedly yesterday evening. It's absolutely amazing. For all of us 30, 40, 50 somethings out there, it's a real breath of fresh air. Sabine Azema never looked so stunning (to say the least!). The appearance of Philippe Katerine at the end as well as scores from Jacques Brel (an incredible echo at the moment when they play "Les Marquises" made me cry straight away). Even Daniel Auteuil whom I really don't like most of the time plays well here, as well as all the other actors. I would advise all of you to go and see it if you'd like to follow Borges' advice :"wash your eyes between each looks". It's what this movie will allow you to do, no more, no less.

Days of Being Wild (1990)

As a bird never landing...

[10/10 · 2 July 2005]

As a fan, I love all Wong Kar Wai's movies. However, Days of Being Wild is the one I love the most. First, I remember going to see it repeatedly in Paris next to Beaubourg. On sundays, they had Asian matinées which were full of adoring fans. The screen was not too big, not too small, and it allowed to see these intertwined stories unfold before our very eyes. Mesmerized. I am not going to say anything more, but please keep in mind the echoes, and the story of the bird that never lands... It's a must see for all Wong Kar Wai's fans out there. Don't hesitate to drop me a line if you'd like to share your passion for this director.