Beau Pere
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Movie Reviews of Beau Pere
Movie Review: Excellent film but poor technology
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful film, although only suitable for viewers with solid french language ability, because subtitles only appear only occasionally und do not allow to follow story. Also, the picture quality is marginal. Except for this, the movie is excellent.Movie Review: Good film, but poor DVD subtitling
Summary: 4 Stars
THE FILM: It's a shame that a lot of people won't get to see this french movie. For some it will be the ignorance of watching a foreign language film, but for others there's also the highly taboo subject matter; this alone will stop many viewers from going anywhere near it on account of their principals. As I said, it's a shame as it's a very good film and the subject matter is delicately handled throughout. The biggest difference to this particular lolita-type film is that it's the young girl that seduces the older man, and not vice versa. Patrick Dewaere is good as the older man, but it's the scintillating performance of Ariel Besse as the beautiful young girl that stands out. Showing a maturity way beyond her years, you start to empathize with Patrick's character and the moral dilemmas he has to contend with.THE DVD; Unfortunately, Beau Pere has been given a somewhat poor DVD release. Don't expect any extras; the picture quality is ok, but not great; and you can't even get a time display up to see where you are in the movie!; However, it's the poor subtitling that disappoints the most. As many have already pointed-out, the subtitles go out of synch for about 20 minutes or so during the movie, which makes matters a little confusing. Not only that, but occasionally subtitles will flash-up on the screen very briefly, not even giving you time to read them!. Several times I had to "rewind" the picture, and then pause the DVD so I could read it!. Whilst I don't regret buying the DVD of Beau Pere, this poor subtitling will put me off watching this movie as many times as I would of done otherwise.
Very good film, but fans of Beau Pere demand a new DVD release now!!!.
Movie Review: Artfully done, but a depressing story as can be expected ...
Summary: 4 Stars
A wonderfully done film. Of the select few films out there that deal with intergenerational relationships this, I would say, is one of the classics. As is with the majority of these types of films, the relationship is mostly futile, and the ending leaves much to be desired for. However, nothing can top the beautiful soundtrack, camera work (though not overly spectacular, but still pleasant), and the fact that it's untouched by dubbing. It is wholly somewhat depressing, I think, and has quite a sad ending, but I just can't get past the genuine art of the film. If you're looking for a sexual film, this isn't really it. There is a bit of nudity, but only as much as can be expected for the time it was made. Also, what is so unique about this film, is that the girl is the one who trys to seduce the man, not so much the other way around. All-in-all, it's more of an artsy film than anything else, but it's worth having in your library.Movie Review: Beau Pere - Ariel Besse
Summary: 4 Stars
There have been many great reviews about this movie already so I'll just supply the information that everyone else seems to leave out. Ariel Besse gives a great performance but if you're looking for a lot of nudity and sex this film is not for you. While you do get to see Ariel topless a number of times, you don't see complete frontal nudity. And all you get is a slight glimpse of her nude backside when she's walking to her room. You can also see part of her rear when she's sitting on the bed. Excellent story and well acted, but very short on nudity, especially when Ariel is such a pretty girl.Movie Review: Tolerable handling of the intolerable
Summary: 4 Stars
There's something scary whenever a young girl gets sexually involved with her adult guardian. But this isn't a retread of Lolita. The girl is a real and sympathetic, if wayward, character, and the step father seems to honestly try to do the right thing. The conclusion is enigmatic enough to satisfy urges for realism.Private scenes satisfy those curious to watch the evolving relationship as well as giving a little to voyeurs.