Rating: R
Movie Release Date: May 17, 2007 (Germany) / August 10, 2007 (USA)
DVD Release Date: February 2, 2008
Plot 411: After a romantic vacation, a quick stop in Paris to visit family should be easy, right?
Review: In this quirky, indie rom com, Marion (Julie Delpy) and Jack's (Adam Goldberg) relationship face many obstacles when they make a stop to visit her parents. As they walk through the streets of Paris, they meet many of Marion's former lovers. Jack, who is quite neurotic in everyday life, gets extremely paranoid about the stability of their relationship. After two years together, he finds that he doesn't really know the person he loves. The film cleverly portrays a love story that is more genuine and relatable than most. It's use of scenes with heavy dialogue will probably bore some viewers, but in those overly talkative scenes I found so much humor and truth. Delpy and Goldberg work well together and have a great chemistry with one another. The vibe I get from this film is similar to Delpy's Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, films that play like a peek into people's lives. The wittiness and irreverent way in which it looks at relationships cuts away at the rose-tinted romances of other movies.
Watch It: For its honest look at two people's insecurities and imperfections.
Skip It: If your idea of a romance is heart-wrenching like The Notebook.
Movie Release Date: May 17, 2007 (Germany) / August 10, 2007 (USA)
DVD Release Date: February 2, 2008
Plot 411: After a romantic vacation, a quick stop in Paris to visit family should be easy, right?
Review: In this quirky, indie rom com, Marion (Julie Delpy) and Jack's (Adam Goldberg) relationship face many obstacles when they make a stop to visit her parents. As they walk through the streets of Paris, they meet many of Marion's former lovers. Jack, who is quite neurotic in everyday life, gets extremely paranoid about the stability of their relationship. After two years together, he finds that he doesn't really know the person he loves. The film cleverly portrays a love story that is more genuine and relatable than most. It's use of scenes with heavy dialogue will probably bore some viewers, but in those overly talkative scenes I found so much humor and truth. Delpy and Goldberg work well together and have a great chemistry with one another. The vibe I get from this film is similar to Delpy's Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, films that play like a peek into people's lives. The wittiness and irreverent way in which it looks at relationships cuts away at the rose-tinted romances of other movies.
Watch It: For its honest look at two people's insecurities and imperfections.
Skip It: If your idea of a romance is heart-wrenching like The Notebook.
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