Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Olivier Assayas Stars: Clement Metayer, Carol Combes, Lola Creton, Felix Armand. After May (also known as Something In The Air) is the latest film from French director Olivier Assayas, whose previous films include the epic television miniseries Carlos, a detailed look at the infamous terrorist from the 70s. There is… Continue Reading »
THE INTOUCHABLES
Reviewed by GREG KING Directors: Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano Stars: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy, Cyril Mondy. This charming and very enjoyable feelgood comedy from France is another odd couple buddy comedy/drama that deals with the unlikely friendship that develops between a quadriplegic and his carer. The film is based on a true story, and… Continue Reading »
BEAUTIFUL LIES
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Pierre Salvadori Stars: Audrey Tautou, Nathalie Baye, Sami Bouajila, Stephanie Lagarde, Judith Chemla. Audrey Tautou has become something of a mainstay of French romantic comedies, particularly after the delightful Amelie brought her to the attention of cinemagoers around the world. In this latest Gallic romantic comedy, the perky Tatou plays… Continue Reading »
THE ILLUSIONIST
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Sylvain Chomet Stars: voices of Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin. Not to be confused with Neil Burger’s 2006 drama starring Edward Norton, the Oscar-nominated The Illusionist is the latest animated film from Sylvain Chomet, the creator of the marvelous Triplets Of Belleville. As is to be expected, the traditional hand-drawn animation… Continue Reading »
MOZART’S SISTER
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Rene Feret Stars: David Moreau, Marc Barbe, Marie Feret, Lisa Feret, Clovis Fouin. This lavish and visually sumptuous costume drama from French actor turned director Rene Feret tells the little known story of Mozart’s older and equally as talented sister who was overshadowed by his fame. Her story was touched… Continue Reading »
ANGELE & TONY
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Alix Delaporte Stars: Clotilde Hesme, Antoine Couleau, Gregory Gadebois, Evelyne Didi. Following its screenings during the recent French Film Festival, this light and understated romantic drama gets a limited theatrical release. Angele (Clotilde Hesme, from The Grocer’s Son, etc) is a petty thief recently released from prison who is keen… Continue Reading »