fell asleep at some point, enough said

leads were interesting, tho not so likable. minor plots with son and political/ethnic tension were clumsy and ultimately distracting.

Interesting, side stories were distracting, a little unrealistic, not your typical French movie. I loved seeing these 2 actors together though!

I'll see anything with Deneuve, but this is definitely not my favorite. Random, melodramatic, disconnected...ohh the French. :-P The current events/political moments are straaange too - it's like the filmmakers didn't know how to make a comment witho... (read more) I'll see anything with Deneuve, but this is definitely not my favorite. Random, melodramatic, disconnected...ohh the French. :-P The current events/political moments are straaange too - it's like the filmmakers didn't know how to make a comment without taking a separate moment to maaaake a commenttt. Erf.

Qu'est-ce que j'ai bien aimé ce film! Je m'attendais pas à toute les questions du film. Quel plaisir de revoir Deneuve et Malik ne me deplait non plus.

Techine has a location, two stars and a situation, but he can't seem to parlay that into a story, and a story would help, not only in terms of audience pleasure (not something to be dismissed) but also in terms of focusing the film's intention.

Until the film ends, Téchiné masterfully maintains an uncomfortable suspense, only to provide a soothing, wonderful and much welcome release.