Belle Epoque
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Gabino Diego, Jorge Sanz, Miriam Díaz-Aroca, Penélope Cruz Director: Fernando Trueba Brand: Sony Cinematographer: José Luis Alcaine Producer: Fernando Trueba Writer: Fernando Trueba Producer: Andrés Vicente Gómez Producer: Manuel Lombardero Writer: José Luis García Sánchez Writer: Rafael Azcona DVD: Region Code 99 Audio: English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); Spanish (Original Language); English (Dubbed) Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.35:1 Running Time: 109 minutes DVD Release Date: 2003-05-20 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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Movie Reviews of Belle Epoque
Movie Review: Boring & Pretentious
Summary: 3 Stars
I agree with the Amazon reviewer. This film has the feeling of many older, better European films, mostly French, but it doesn't match their quality. The DVD cover boasts "a rollicking sensual romp" and I can see the writer thinking "Oh this is going to be such a rollicking sensual romp..." The people are types, no one feels anything deeper than lust and sentimentality, and the story isn't remotely believable. Most objectionable, though, was the self-conscious "cuteness" to the point that I wanted the hero to be sent back to the seminary. I agree with another reviewer who wondered what anyone saw in him, other than his ability to cook. In the opening scene, the young deserter's pants fall down when he's found by the guards. This is supposed to be hilarious...and it goes downhill from there. It should have included a laugh track. I gave it three stars for the good acting, the beautiful setting and the interesting references to the political situation. If you don't want any more than that, or if you're easily duped into thinking that this is "art" then you may like this.