 | Jeremy D. |
12 out of 14 people found this review helpful
If you want to see a standard, action upon action Hollywood film, then avoid this one. If you want to see an intimate study of people and their surroundings, then watch this film. The cinematography in this movie is stunning. It isn't trite, like so many of the films that copy it. It is appropriate and beautiful. The acting is very strong. It isn't the American style of acting, though. It is very honest and raw. I appreciated the way Goddard spent much time on his characters. The center conversation scene is very long, about 20 minutes. However, I did not find it boring. I found the way Michel and Patricia interacted to be fascinating. This is a very good film. If you like meaningful and alternative cinema, then you should watch this film. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Nan L. |
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
I can see how this would draw extreme like/dislike reactions. The camera work is jerky, and some of the dialogue seems conceited. But I still find Breathless intriguing two viewings later (try watching it with commentary once), and Jean Seberg's style here is timeless. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | TAMMY C. |
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Jean-Paul Belmondo played a great role and was extremely stunning, as for the film it was full of great actors and screen writes. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| David P. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Belmondo's character is an awful person. A thief, murderer. and liar.
Still, he is magnetic. His disinterest is attractive and kept me watching. The relationship between Jean Seberg's character is filled with tension and lively conversation.
This is a delightful entertaining film. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Carol B. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
If you're a student of French cinema, or if you're into mid-20th century history, by all means rent it.
It's not for everyone, though. Long scenes. Not a lot of action. Jean Seberg is interesting to watch, especially if you've seen some of her American work. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Don B. |
5 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Jean Seberg is my kind of gal. I could look at her all day. Very soft beauty. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Sarah V. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
keep looking for another movie, dont waste your time with this one. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Tim S. |
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Man, was I dissappointed. I had heard and read so much glowing reviews about this film. Sorry, folks, I was bored. I really wanted top like this,but my mind drifted.Overrated. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Andy G. |
3 out of 9 people found this review helpful
The shots of the actors talking to the camera, the quick camera shots, and the cryptic story are amazing to see, but you can sincerely tell that he was experimenting with this film. The actors talking into the camera you can tell are reading their lines, forcing French words out of their mouth, while trying to bring the audience into the picture, into the world that these two main characters are trying to create. Then there was the quick camera shots which made me feel as if Godard was having a heart attack instead of bring artwork to the silver screen. Finally, there was the cryptic story. I felt that sometimes their interactions were too minimal, while others were too long and in-depth. This film WAS interesting to watch because you can see traces of Scorsese, Tarrantino, and even Stone in this film, and where these 21st century directors learned their techniques. I actually hated this movie. I hated the characters the most. Overall, I do not suggest watching this film. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Pamela C. |
3 out of 10 people found this review helpful
from this one! What a mistake. Aside from any cinematic breakthroughs this may or may not have showcased, this is simply boring. We do not watch movies to study technique, but rather for the end result of good filmaking--to be entertained. We kept waiting for something to happen --action, love, characters with depth, a plausible storyline -- and it never did. At least it hadn't by the middle of the movie when we decided to bail out. Save yourself a wasted night. Was this review helpful? Yes
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