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Broken English (2007)

Broken English (2007)
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A single thirtysomething whose friends all seem to be romantically involved, happily married, or with child meets an eccentric Frenchman who shows her just what an amazing place the world can truly be in director Zoe Cassavetes' entry into the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. As if it wasn't depressing enough to be 35 and still single, Nora (Parker Posey) is constantly reminded by her loving but tactless mother (Gena Rowlands) just how unlucky she has been in love. Though Nora longs to enter into a blissful union like the one of her best friend, Audrey (Drea de Matteo), she finds that the dating pool just isn't what it used to be. Things soon begin to look up, however, when Nora makes the acquaintance of handsome Frenchman Julian (Melvil Poupaud). While the two share an instant chemistry that is undeniable, Nora is saddened to learn that Julian will soon be departing for his native soil. When Julian does depart, Nora laments the fact that she wasn't able to express her feelings more effectively. If only Nora could organize her scattered thoughts long enough to remember her love object's last name, she might not have to go searching out every "Julian" in Paris to locate the man of her dreams. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Parker Posey, Melvil Poupaud, (more)
Director(s):
Zoe Cassavetes
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Broken English

A single thirtysomething whose friends all seem to be romantically involved, happily married, or with child meets an eccentric Frenchman who shows her just what an amazing place the world can truly be in director Zoe Cassavetes' entry into the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. As if it wasn't depressing enough to be 35 and still single, Nora (Parker Posey) is constantly reminded by her loving but tactless mother (Gena Rowlands) just how unlucky she has been in love. Though Nora longs to enter into a blissful union like the one of her best friend, Audrey (Drea de Matteo), she finds that the dating pool just isn't what it used to be. Things soon begin to look up, however, when Nora makes the acquaintance of handsome Frenchman Julian (Melvil Poupaud). While the two share an instant chemistry that is undeniable, Nora is saddened to learn that Julian will soon be departing for his native soil. When Julian does depart, Nora laments the fact that she wasn't able to express her feelings more effectively. If only Nora could organize her scattered thoughts long enough to remember her love object's last name, she might not have to go searching out every "Julian" in Paris to locate the man of her dreams. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
98 mins

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Director(s):
Zoe Cassavetes
Writer(s):
Zoe Cassavetes
Producer(s):
Andrew Fierberg, Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Categories:
Comedy, Romance
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Cary B.

Opens with a very strong and interesting storyline but later disappoints. . Poor editing results in several loose ends, unanswered questions, disjointed sequences, etc. Moreover, the ending is REALLY lame. However, I must say that Parker Posey is really cute and does a nice job with her role. Hence the overall 3-star rating.

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Edward M.

While I rented it for Parker Posey and her artsy/quirkey off center reality, it was really a waste of time. Dull plot, nothing to set or keep the hook on this one. Sort of a chick flick, hard to tell BEtter luck next time Parker!

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Linda D.

I didn't like Parker Posey's role in this - nor that of her best friend played by Drea de Matteo. Their long suffering complaints over their lives while they dragged on their cigarettes with long ashes hanging by a thread, while the Posey character made one bad choice after another & called it "bad luck". Made me want to slap 'em silly and send them off to work with starving children or with the sick and dying in the world to show them what suffering really can be. Just whining spoiled rich girl blah blah blah. I did like the character of her French love-interest played by Melvil Poupaud. There was potential here to be a good and thoughtful thing, but instead it was for the most part pretty boring and hard to sit through without rolling my eyes a lot. This one wasn't for me.

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