Cédric Klapisch' Paris

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I have to admit the title immediately bring back the memories of Fellini's Roma... or to a lesser degree Tati's Mr. Hulot's Holiday, and as such sets the plank at an impossibly high level.

And sure enough you will see some superficial parallels. In all these films the city plays the major role. To the point that you are about to turn it off and scream "Enough already!"... but you don't, and you get rewarded with one of the warmest human study.

Unfortunately for all of us, Klapisch doesn't make many movies... this is shame, because he certainly knows how. His Family Resemblance has forever established itself as one of the points of reference in this family.

The film is yet another collage of many unconnected personal stories... yeah... how many such films have been there before, you say? But the devil is in the details, and Klapisch knows his details.

There is really no point in mentioning or describing the sub-plot lines, enough is to say that some of them have depth and insight, some have sadness and a couple sparkle with brilliance. All told, a wonderful set, certainly worth your buck-fifty.

Klapisch has light touch, and this film is no exception, you can actually call it light fair with hard core, and not be wrong.

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Topic - Cédric Klapisch' Paris - Victor Khomenko 06:00:10 04/26/10 (9)

RE: Cédric Klapisch' Paris - patrickU 07:42:05 04/26/10 (8)

This is the one where I raved about Melanie Laurent.......I highly recommend . . . - mr grits 18:51:05 04/26/10 (0)

Not even close... I hated that one. - Victor Khomenko 07:57:03 04/26/10 (6)

RE: Much better.. .nt - patrickU 08:10:48 04/26/10 (5)

Confused now. What is better than what? nt - Victor Khomenko 09:11:57 04/26/10 (3)

RE: Confused now. What is better than what? nt - patrickU 03:27:51 04/27/10 (2)

I should have remained in my state of confusion... :( nt - Victor Khomenko 05:48:39 04/27/10 (1)

RE: Did you not? .. - patrickU 07:35:58 04/27/10 (0)

Don't choose blades or Vodka. Go with Burgundy, at arm's length. nt - tinear 08:58:57 04/26/10 (0)

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