I'm in agreement with the last reviewer who essentially said that the acting (via the dialogue) is what you are left remembering most in the film.
The story is presented in a somewhat unique way (flashback), but it gets a little tired after a while. I had a hard time believing that Michele Morgan's character, Madeleine, was in love with Daniel - perhaps that's the point? She really didn't love him?? The fact that Gabin's infidelity is essentially glossed over was problematic.
I know it's 1952, but still. I did like the was the Gabin/Morgan relationship was presented. Not at all perfect, but still love...and still salvageable.
Finally, Madeleine's reaction to the Daniel death left me cold. She HAD to be more shocked and upset. #1 because of their closeness and #2 because she would have thought she was the cause of it.
The story is presented in a somewhat unique way (flashback), but it gets a little tired after a while. I had a hard time believing that Michele Morgan's character, Madeleine, was in love with Daniel - perhaps that's the point? She really didn't love him?? The fact that Gabin's infidelity is essentially glossed over was problematic.
I know it's 1952, but still. I did like the was the Gabin/Morgan relationship was presented. Not at all perfect, but still love...and still salvageable.
Finally, Madeleine's reaction to the Daniel death left me cold. She HAD to be more shocked and upset. #1 because of their closeness and #2 because she would have thought she was the cause of it.