Bonjour Tristesse
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Movie Reviews of Bonjour Tristesse
Movie Review: A nice, stylish period piece
Summary: 4 Stars
Jean Seabourg and David Niven co-star in this stylish uncoming-of-age drama about a carefree, swinging widower and his equally irresponsible daughter, Cecile, a cynical teenage flirt who acts as the film's narrator. They are on vacation on the French Riviera, along with Elke, an adorable, airheaded European party girl who is there as dad's date and Cecile's playmate, right up until she gets dumped in favor of a hotter prospect. Cecile thinks the new gal will be just another one of Dad's little conquests, the ones they laugh about between chic parties and social calls, but when the new relationship turns serious, with Niven about to settle down with a mature-minded woman who may force Cecile to take her own actions seriously, the girl rebels and determines to undo the tryst. In some ways, the plot seems somewhat simple and uneventful, although this seeming flatness is actually a reflection of the shallowness of the character's emotional lives. Directed by Otto Preminger, this flick is packed with stylish cinematography and equally chic clothes, arch dialogue and great on-location scenery... It may not be a real classic, or a soul-moving work of art, but it is quite entertaining and very nice to watch.Movie Review: Overlooked masterpiece.
Summary: 5 Stars
Premminger was a superb director who was greatly appreciated in his day but for some reason is relatively ignored today. Bonjour Tristesse is by far his best and most underrated film, it is a melodrama of sorts but if you're a fan of Douglas Sirk movies like Imitation of Life and Written On The wind then you will love this. Based on the novel of the same name by Francoise Sagan, (apparently regarded as the French`Catcher in the Rye') it's an intelligent and moving film about a daughter,(Seberg) jealous of her father's, (Niven) new lover, (Deborah Kerr.) There's much more to this movie than meets the eye. A black and white present day with the past in colour, the relationship between Seberg and Niven, dubiously close and intimate, the countryside and woods in front of the house, haunting and almost surreal in their depiction. Jean Luc Goddard was apparently a huge fan, Seberg's character in Tristesse was imagined as a continuation in A Bout De Souffle. Deeply moving, intelligent and beautiful, it's an absolute classic that will grow in stature, the Premminger reappraisal begins with this movie.
Movie Review: Beautiful Locations But lacks Good Acting And Substance
Summary: 3 Stars
I read and loved Francoise Sagan's novel Bonjour Tristesse (a true gem) and I do love this film for it's beautiful scenery. You can't go wrong with the Riviera as a backdrop. While Jean Seberg certainly looked the part of the spoiled and precocious teenager, her acting ability was still in early developing stages (she had just finished Preminger's Joan of Arc in which her acting ability was also painfully lacking). While I've always admired the wonderful Deborah Kerr, she seemd miscast here. It could have been a much better film. Still, I view it every few months or so (especially during the colder months) for its sheer summery beauty.Movie Review: DAUGHTER DEAREST.......
Summary: 3 Stars
Francoise Sagan's works have never quite been realized on film ["That Certain Smile", "GoodBye Again"].This version starring Jean Seberg, pairing David Niven and Deborah Kerr [great team] as the hapless loves sabotaged by the daughter's love, with the various other inhabitants of the summer villa has quite a unique black and white prelude/conclusion and title sequence. Juliette Greco [icon!] sings demurely!
Slightly soap-operaish, it holds attention, and is rather pretty - that French Postcard look.
You'll need a kleenex or two for this one though......
Movie Review: bonjour tristesse-c'est magnifique!
Summary: 5 Stars
i highly recommend this film for it's stunning locations, beautiful cast and wonderful theme song.anyone who loves films from this era and can appreciate the atmosphere will not be disappointed.