It's wonderful when you see a love story on screen that hits the right notes. Julie Gayet and Julien Boisselier are very believable as a modern couple going through the ups and downs of a relationship... until something fundamental arises to test the very foundations of their love.. The director, Arnaud Viard shows the relationship's progression, from their very first meeting on the metro, to their first date, first fight, so forth, The film's dialogue, in its simplicity, while possessing a great originality, speaks honestly about how men and women communicate in the modern world....and there are many light-hearted scenes where they dance and burst into song which are very charmingly done.
But the film takes a serious tone midway through and the couple is forced into a major decision. I think the surprise of this serious issue is a major plot point in the film and won't ruin it for anyone (although previous comments have already addressed this). Viard surprises you with this plot point. You don't expect it and it drives the movie forward.
Overall, the film very well integrates this fairy tale notion many have of finding a perfect mate, to marry and start a family,..etc... with the problems and dilemmas of modern life, and I think the film very realistically portrays a couple awakening to the true idea of what it is meant to love someone. As love stories go, I can't think of many offhand that can do that.
But the film takes a serious tone midway through and the couple is forced into a major decision. I think the surprise of this serious issue is a major plot point in the film and won't ruin it for anyone (although previous comments have already addressed this). Viard surprises you with this plot point. You don't expect it and it drives the movie forward.
Overall, the film very well integrates this fairy tale notion many have of finding a perfect mate, to marry and start a family,..etc... with the problems and dilemmas of modern life, and I think the film very realistically portrays a couple awakening to the true idea of what it is meant to love someone. As love stories go, I can't think of many offhand that can do that.