La Vie en Rose (2007) Reviews
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35 out of 40 people found this review helpful Marion Cotillard's thrilling, magical and mesmerizing, timeless performance as the French icon Edith Piaf is one of the greatest in film history. Best Actress 2007. Period. The film, however, has ... Read More Marion Cotillard's thrilling, magical and mesmerizing, timeless performance as the French icon Edith Piaf is one of the greatest in film history. Best Actress 2007. Period. The film, however, has inherent shortcomings for those who don't understand french and are unfamiliar with Piaf's life. Cotillard's captivating lip-sync performances of Piaf's thrilling voice are not subtitled, for example, and the film's non-linear presentation may also be confusing for the uninitiated and perhaps spends too much time rummaging through Piaf's childhood to the exclusion of her adult romances, etc. Even with these problems, perhaps due to cultural translation, "Rose" nevertheless still packs quite a punch -- it even has one of the more memorable boxing sequences in film history. A must for any Francophile or French film fan or any fan of incredidble, sublime acting, in any language. Vive la France! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
21 out of 26 people found this review helpful This movie has to be one of the most magnificient films of 2007. The directing, cinetography, acting, and music score were breathtaking and enhanced this drama, making it move you. The movie is slow ... Read More This movie has to be one of the most magnificient films of 2007. The directing, cinetography, acting, and music score were breathtaking and enhanced this drama, making it move you. The movie is slow paced, but never was it boring. Marion Cotillard's has such talent that cannot be topped. Buy or rent this movie! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
21 out of 28 people found this review helpful Fantastic film! This is one of the most amazing portraits ever constructed by a director and portrayed by an actress. The soutndtrack alone is a rare beauty. To experience the depth of the soul in ... Read More Fantastic film! This is one of the most amazing portraits ever constructed by a director and portrayed by an actress. The soutndtrack alone is a rare beauty. To experience the depth of the soul in Edith Piaf's voice it is quite wonderful to see the tragic life that gave her such depth. A brilliant performance by Marion Cotillard who should receive the academy award for best actress without a doubt. A beautiful film. Definitely it is the finest I have seen this year. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful Marion Cotillard was incredible, as was the story. The character of Edith Piaf is not likable at all, and it is painful to watch her and her drinking and misbehavior... however, it's impossible to ... Read More Marion Cotillard was incredible, as was the story. The character of Edith Piaf is not likable at all, and it is painful to watch her and her drinking and misbehavior... however, it's impossible to turn away. What a fabulous movie and Marion Cotillard deserved the oscar for her incredible range!! EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful If you can handle a brilliantly made, brilliantly acted tragic film with subtitles, La Vie En Rose is for you. Marion Cotillard gives a performance that is seen once in a generation. This is a tough, ... Read More If you can handle a brilliantly made, brilliantly acted tragic film with subtitles, La Vie En Rose is for you. Marion Cotillard gives a performance that is seen once in a generation. This is a tough, gritty film that wrings out one's emotions. It is not for the faint hearted. My feeling is that we can learn from another's tragedy and Piaf's life was certainly tragic. From this standpoint, the movie is very fulfilling. The music is also beautiful and haunting. Highly recommended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 17 people found this review helpful I watch a lot of foreign films. This was so horribly boring. They also jump the time line around so much, it becomes impossible to follow. It was out of my DVD player in about 55 minutes.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
18 out of 45 people found this review helpful The music is enchanting but the narrative of Edith Piaf's life is totally lost in this poorly edited film. A shame, because the story is great- just presented poorly. Marion Cotillard is WONDERFUL ... Read More The music is enchanting but the narrative of Edith Piaf's life is totally lost in this poorly edited film. A shame, because the story is great- just presented poorly. Marion Cotillard is WONDERFUL but the film drowns her. You would do better to buy a CD of Edith Piaf singing. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
9 out of 34 people found this review helpful The movie is verrrrrrrrrrrrry slow and skims over everything; hardly any substance. Too bad because her life sounds so interesting. The star is great in her acting but the movie lacked in all other ... Read More The movie is verrrrrrrrrrrrry slow and skims over everything; hardly any substance. Too bad because her life sounds so interesting. The star is great in her acting but the movie lacked in all other ways. A better version should come out as a true tribute to her life and for future fans. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
14 out of 53 people found this review helpful This movie coming in at 141 minutes is like watching grass grow. Once again the french are really strugling to put out a movie of any substance and quality and missed the mark again.This movie with ... Read More This movie coming in at 141 minutes is like watching grass grow. Once again the french are really strugling to put out a movie of any substance and quality and missed the mark again.This movie with all its subtitles could have been reduced down to one hour and would still have gotten the grade of C.But at least it would have saved me alot of time. Want to see a great foreign singer??Are you Hungry for a female foreign singer?.Skip this BOMB of a french movie and rent "Selena" for the thirteenth time.That movie is timeless. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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