Happenstance
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Movie Reviews of Happenstance
Movie Review: A brain-filler, but a glorious movie nonetheless...
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this movie ready to compare it to Amelie starring the same actress, Audrey Tautou. I loved the concept of the movie, how every simple gesture contributes the the working order of the world and the stance in which things happen (hence the title, Happenstance). The way things happened and when I thought about it made me grin, but I must admit that the characters, even the main character, weren't very likable at all. However, this might hint the concept of karma, or perhaps sybolizing the utter imperfection of the world. In conclusion, I really loved this movie simply because it just clicked together so perfectly and that it makes you think. People who don't like to think, don't buy this movie, but for those who like to look at things a little closer, yes, do buy this movie. My only complaint: it's hard to keep track of what happens because of all the zooming around between so many long storylines.
Movie Review: Deeds & Consequences
Summary: 4 Stars
Irène (Audrey Tautou) sits on the subway on her way to work when a woman reads her horoscope and tells her that she will find her love today if she is patient. Meanwhile, there are numerous actions taken by many characters like a pick pocket thief, a roommate, an ex-boyfriend, a cheating husband, a nervous wife, a drunk biker, a senile grandmother, an illegal alien, a bar tender, a pigeon, and many others. These actions effect other events taking place in the city of Paris where Irène lives and they will lead Irène to her love. Happenstance is an appealing film about the random deeds that humans choose to do everyday and how these acts ripple through society influencing the individuals living in it.Movie Review: poignantly precise
Summary: 4 Stars
whether you believe in destiny or fate, this movie is absolutely accurate in the sense that everything which happens occurs for a reason, and contributes to the final result. with it's cinematographically-eccentric angles and settings, the characters are depicted as heart-warming and human; typical blue-collars simply surviving, each playing their role on society's stage. at first the actors are presented in a spacial manner which initially sets you back into categorizing it as "confusing and over-casted". but as the flick takes it's course everything ties together into a perfectly primp bow, winding it down to the complete package happily presented to the viewer. simple, yet enticing, this film is all the rage!Movie Review: Enjoyable but probably not for everyone
Summary: 4 Stars
Happenstance captures a sort of simplicity of life in a rather carefree fashion, or so it'll have you believe. The editing is extremely well-executed. It's so flawless you almost believe the film to be over-rated. While I'm certain most will feel the story is too fairy-tale-ish and cornball to like, I felt the narrative and driving force worked well enough. The transition and timeline are well-planned. And the tiny bits of emotion and despair that occur at times are heart-wrenching. Those who hated Amelie, won't like this very much either. IT's very french. And it's a beautiful story for me. simple but makes an impact, like a silent explosion. i'd recommend it w/ the full knowledge that some will really hate it. :)Movie Review: cover goof
Summary: 4 Stars
Does it not bother anyone else that the cover photo they used for the American release of "Happenstance" is a photo of Audrey Tautou from the film "Venus Beaute (Institut)"??? Clearly the distributor/packager just wanted to slap a pic of Audrey Tautou on there and they didn't care which movie it was from! Why didn't they just use a pic from "Amelie" while they were at it? That said, this is a charming film, and Audrey shares the limelight with a host of other french actors. Generically speaking, this is the French equivalent of "Next Stop Wonderland" or "Sliding Doors." As I'm a huge fan of both of those movies, I enjoyed "Happenstance" a great deal.