I just replied this to someone's thread on this film (veered off topic), and so thought I'd copy/paste this into an honest review - as there aren't many reviews considering it's a few years old + it is underscored.
The IMDb synopsis is far too revealing (so don't read it!).. even the genre is missing "Thriller", b/c it is a drama/thriller.. if a little slow moving (but slow moving with intention, not bad direction/script).
I was surprised by IMDb's score too. It just needs a bit more (not loads) to do it justice. I've seen some peeps say 5/10 (ridiculous), simply b/c they were expecting.. more? Also, I notice films that end with question marks as to the characters next move, don't always score quite as much as they could have done with a clear cut death/romance/walking off into sunset etc.
Saying that, I didn't want the film to end.. its momentum had changed into something completely different, and I wanted to see where/what/how - all that! But that to me, just says what a good film it was (superbly acted with lovely cinematography too). It will (should) leave you thinking and pondering.
I just happened the turn the TV on last night as it started, and didn't read the synopsis - so wasn't expecting anything (though I love my french thrillers).
Lucky in finding this gem.
The IMDb synopsis is far too revealing (so don't read it!).. even the genre is missing "Thriller", b/c it is a drama/thriller.. if a little slow moving (but slow moving with intention, not bad direction/script).
I was surprised by IMDb's score too. It just needs a bit more (not loads) to do it justice. I've seen some peeps say 5/10 (ridiculous), simply b/c they were expecting.. more? Also, I notice films that end with question marks as to the characters next move, don't always score quite as much as they could have done with a clear cut death/romance/walking off into sunset etc.
Saying that, I didn't want the film to end.. its momentum had changed into something completely different, and I wanted to see where/what/how - all that! But that to me, just says what a good film it was (superbly acted with lovely cinematography too). It will (should) leave you thinking and pondering.
I just happened the turn the TV on last night as it started, and didn't read the synopsis - so wasn't expecting anything (though I love my french thrillers).
Lucky in finding this gem.