I had heard about this movie, and just because it was in French with Dutch sub-titles, I did not go and see it. While traveling in Air-France, this was on the list with English sub-titles and how can I then miss it? The movie is about a dancer Pierre (Romain Duris), who is suffering from a heart ailment, and would require an operation. He does not know whether he will live or die. He stands on his apartment balcony and watches people who pass by. The story takes a peep into the lives of those characters an over-middle age professor Roland Verneuil (Fabrice Luchini) flirtation with his young female student Laetitia (Melanie Laurent) who stays opposite Pierre's flat, Pierre ex-wife Caroline (Julie Ferrier) and her interactions with various men in her life, There are a few other stories too. In the end, while Pierre is driving to the hospital and on the way watching this characters still struggling with their own stories in life.
The movie though clichéd at times in its narrative, has absorbing moments, and that makes the interwoven of events interesting to watch.
Romain Duris is good, so are all the other actors. The main actor in this movie is its script. Film Teacher and Director Cederic Klapisch does a fine job in presenting various facets of Paris and its life in a narrative that leads to a comprehensive whole story.
This movie is an enjoyable treat to watch. I recommend it.
(Stars 6.75 out of 10)
The movie though clichéd at times in its narrative, has absorbing moments, and that makes the interwoven of events interesting to watch.
Romain Duris is good, so are all the other actors. The main actor in this movie is its script. Film Teacher and Director Cederic Klapisch does a fine job in presenting various facets of Paris and its life in a narrative that leads to a comprehensive whole story.
This movie is an enjoyable treat to watch. I recommend it.
(Stars 6.75 out of 10)