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Rating: R (explicit sexual content) Length: 112 minutes |
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Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic) |
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ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1 SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 |
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English, Spanish |
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A young American movie buff going to school in Paris during the time of the 1968 student revolt befriends two Parisians (twin brother and sister) that share his obsession with films. Before he knows it, he finds himself moving into their apartment. The twins are very close, to say the least, and eventually accept the American into their family.
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I'm not even sure where to start; this is one of the most captivating films I've seen in a very long time. The script is clever and the movies it referenced were wonderfully incorporated. All of the actors did a remarkable job but Eva stole the show with her amazing range and expressions of emotion (look above her shoulders guys). She easily had the most complicated character to play and I can't think of anyone else that could have done it better (this was her first motion picture and if you look her up on IMDb, the industry is and should be keeping her busy for a very long time). The title will give you a clue about the characters and the ending was just right. If you're interested in the historical happenings of that time in Paris, take the time to watch the extras; I was four in 1968 so these events were news to me. |
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People with short attention spans looking for another Hollywood fluff film that requires no thinking will simply write this off as a boring sex film (the religious right will take that to yet another level). Yes, there's a lot of nudity in this film (and with the very lovely Eva Green this isn't a bad thing) and I'm sure the masturbation scene will freak some people out, but if that's all you're seeing then you're not listening to a single line of dialogue. Since the film is set in 1968, I failed miserably in guessing the films they were referencing since all of them were made before I was born; I'll have to keep my eye out for them in the future if they're even available on DVD. |
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It's not often that a movie will grab your attention from start to finish like this one does. Listen to the conversations/debates between the guys and see how they evolve throughout the film from a simple disagreement concerning Keaton/Chaplin to an ideological one about books/revolution. If you're paying attention to the film, you'll notice the nudity. If you're paying attention to the nudity, you'll miss the film. |
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