AniInterview
Sorry, this movie sucks
SpuffyWeb
Sadly Over-hyped
Tedfoldol
everything you have heard about this movie is true.
aFrenchparadox
Wow, how do you review this film without spoiling has to be magic to me? For a non-suspense film, it is tremendously relying on surprise and the unexpected end is key. However this film also succeeds to remain interesting at the second viewing, despite not having anything to learn at the end. Once you know the truth, you look very differently at the secondary roles, especially the father (Kad Merad). From jerk, he becomes a loving father doing what he thinks the best and/or what he can. This is overall magnificent, emotional without being soapy and the main track of the soundtrack is also wonderful. I cannot stress enough that you should watch it a minimum of twice.
marzioing
Not so good. I don't put the blame on the actors, they're not bad (anyway, Laurent is probably the worst in the cast) but when you have a poor screenplay, that's the result. The characters are really stereotyped, no room for nuances; there's the nice guy, the good friend, the ignorant and racist shop owner, the psychologically fragile mother... Mind, this is nothing unbearable, but you would expect something more from a screenplay adapted from a book. The same is true for the main idea which is at the base of the story, I think it's simply not realistic. So, basically, you wait for something unexpected to happen but you're disappointed because everything is very predictable (and dull); this until the very end, when there's the big revelation with the unexpected twist, but frankly it's not realistic and unbelievable, so it's obvious you couldn't have predicted it. And don't forget Melanie Laurent: she plays the main character and she's always there, always with the same dull face. Thumbs down.
steph638
I was expecting a real mystery, complex (or at least well balanced and realistic) characters, real family relationships study. The plot line seemed intriguing and I like independent witty movies.From the beginning, it feels shallow, full of clichés, and like a first attempt to paint places, people, life.I started to watch it at 2x with subtitles when it becomes too silly and unrealistic, when she stopped eating and was kept in the hospital like a prisoner.Even at 2x it was boring and depressing. So I jumped at the end of the movie in order to know the truth about Loïc.The truth is, you won't miss anything by avoiding this dull movie.
astridoasis
I was given this movie and did not know anything about it. I have been very touched by the story. The actors are very good in their roles and don't overact. The film was quite hard sometimes however it really shows how strong the family links between brothers and sisters can be. The relationship between Lili and Grenouille is also full of reality. It is hard sometimes to understand how the father react to the cruel words read by his daughter on the cards she received but it is his way to protect her and it is a very noble act. Melanie Laurent is a little rising star for the french cinema. I really advise you to see this movie as it is a beautiful one.
