Steineded
How sad is this?
Pacionsbo
Absolutely Fantastic
AnhartLinkin
This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Seth_Rogue_One
A slow-paced stylish dreamlike psychological dramathriller that kept my interest rather well.The story-telling is a bit vague at times and occasionally flat out incoherent but that suits the film and it's main character's state of mind who is a bit of a daydreamer, and is not always 'in touch with reality'.It's a bit of a mystery so the less you know regarding the plot the better you'll probably perceive the film.It felt a bit like something De Palma might have done in the 70's if he made a French movie. A bit film noirish. I'm sure there are other French directors that would be better to be referencing but I haven't seen tremendously many French films I must admit. Turns out it's actually a remake of another little known French film from 1970 by the same name.Just read the main actress Freya Mayor's bio and I was really surprised to find out that she is Scottish, she seemed to be speaking French rather well so thought she was a native French (although I of course is no expert on that). Anyways she played the role well.It's a very visual film some critics claimed it was a 90 minute musicvideo, I don't agree with that but I guess I can see where they are coming from. There is a lot of music in the movie and occasionally rather limited dialogue, but it works IMO and the soundtrack is great. And the cinematography is excellent.It might not be a movie that's something for everyone's taste but it suited me just fine.
Bob An
What an interesting movie! There is something quite Lana Del Reysque about this movie that is really intriguing and beautiful at the same time.The main female role is perfect. Very convincing. Very French and suitable for this kind of mystery thriller. The title of the movie just adds something unusual to it which goes perfectly with unusual development of the movie. As the girl is on her way to the sea ( that she has never seen) you get the feeling that she is not well mentally...that maybe she has a bipolar dysfunctional personality or something. That even maybe it is something in her glasses that she switches from time to time or even that her bipolar personality has something to do with mirrors... Well, at least, I had that feeling. And the feeling of mystery - I would say - is the predominant in the movie.It is nicely shot. Keeps you guessing and wondering ... the end with the explanation is really unexpected, but it is fitting.All in all, quite good! 8 from me.as it is some 2 hours and 45 minutes to midnight and new 2016, this may very well be the last movie I watched in 2015. Not a bad ending.
Ivanoil
I would suggest this movie to people who like slow and deeps flowing thrillers. Don't get me wrong , i like good foreign film , especially when it is shot in an extraordinary way as this one, really , the directors job is nice and all the flashbacks are making the film very special but there is one huge problem to this film and its the fact that its very very boring.It starts nice and you can see that its full of potential but as it moves deeper into the script its just becoming less and less appealing to a person.I've always liked french actors for their high skills of acting ,this title is no exception , you will enjoy not only the acting of the actresses mark my words .Still , i don't think that this one will be interesting for a high number of public and to be honest i don't recommend it.
ignaziolicata
The grace of the writing of Sebastien Japrisot has always been lucky in meeting with cinema:Compartiment tueurs-Costa Gravras, 1965, Piège pour Cendrillon- Andre Cayatte 1965 & Iain Softley, 2013, Un long dimanche de fiançailles, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2004. It lacked the appeal La Dame dans l'auto avec des lunettes et un fusil (1968). The USA version,The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun, despite of stars (Litvak Dir. with Samanthe Eggar and Oliver Reed) lacks of the the subtle perversion and 68 french touch of the Novel. Joann Sfar entered in original text with extraordinary delicacy, and it is able to return to us all the flavors of the novel(including the hidden social dimension), amplifying everything with the music and and a stunning, innocent, sensual Freya Mavor.You must to see it, and enjoy it as a unmistakable song,