A Very Long Engagement
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Movie Reviews of A Very Long Engagement
Movie Review: Beautiful and moving, but not for all tastes
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a film you are going to either love or hate. There is quite a bit of graphic violence (World War I trench warfare), particularly in the first fifteen minutes or so, but much of this film is definitely from a female viewpoint, and plot revolves around the protagonist's quest to find her missing lover. Without being preachy, this in an anti-war film that shows war as ugly, cruel, and rather pointless. The only thing I have seen that is rather like this was the English Patient -- sort of a chick flick with explosions. If you really loved the English Patient, you will probably love this.Movie Review: Best romantic drama during WWI
Summary: 5 Stars
I felt like I was watching a WWI movie, a romantic drama and a detective story all at once. Audrey Tautou and all the supporting characters were excellent. I can appreciate what the french went through when they lost 1 million soldiers during WWI. Very creative and artistic. The storyline was interesting and this movie is recommended for people interested in WWI while enjoying a romantic drama. This epic love story during WWI reminds me of Gone with the Wind during the Civil War. Superior to Cold Mountain and highly recommended if you don't mind readying english subtitles.Movie Review: Mathilde's Faith Never Wavers
Summary: 5 Stars
A very real dipiction of WWI. I will not go into details of the story. That has been done sufficently by other reviewers. The film is about the faith of this young woman who refuses to believe her fiance' has been killed despite eye witnesses to his death and the evidence. Her hope and faith are very endearing. Mathilde will not give up finding him no matter what. Despite seeing a lot of death in the film, it is absolutely a beautiful film. If you believe, it is a must watch. If you don't believe in miracles, then you probably won't enjoy the movie.Movie Review: Ridiculous comments!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't help but commenting on the review featured below posted by: Vyto Stoskus "Bookroom regarding the film `A very long engagement'. I respect the fact that the film is not everybody's cup of tea (I personally think it's a masterpiece) in the end, it's all a matter of tastes. But suggesting the French people stick to making comedy because (apparently) it's what they do best is the most ridiculous comment I have ever heard. Some people sadly (and it's a shame) don't much about French cinema!
Movie Review: A Very Long Engagement
Summary: 5 Stars
Equal parts romance, mystery and ant-war film, "Engagement" is vividly true to its tumultuous period, as Mathilde's seemingly hopeless quest is intercut with gut-wrenching scenes of battlefield carnage. The luminous Tautou is the film's glue- slowly but surely, she seduces the audience so that we would follow her anywhere in her search for perfect love lost. Never contrived, and concluding on a message of hope, this touching film nourishes the soul.