Jean De Florette
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Movie Reviews of Jean De Florette
Movie Review: J'adore ce film!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to watch this movie for my college French class. The scenery is beautiful, if a little rugged. I enjoyed the talents of the cast immensely, especially those of the young Ernestine Marzurowna, who played Manon Cadoret. It's interesting that although she doesn't have very many speaking parts, her body language expresses her character's feelings very well. I also enjoyed Gérard Depardieu's performance as Jean Cadoret. The viewer really gets a sense of Jean's naïve, but optimistic attitude toward farming. This is a classic story of the dichtomy between greed (on the part of Ugolin and César Soubyeran) and survival (on the part of Jean and his family) in difficult times. I can't wait to see the sequel, "Manon of the Spring"!Movie Review: WOW!
Summary: 5 Stars
As I sat and watched this movie I first thought of having first seen Manon of the Spring but it didn't take long for me to get entirely wrapped up in the storyline of the haunchback and all of his misfortunes wrought at the hands of his wicked, jealous neighbors.When you watch this movie you'll spot people in your own life who play the part of the covetous next door neighbors. You may even see stories in your own life play out concurrently while you watch this story.
The French certainly do know how to tell a story. I like how they take their time to let the details of the story unfold and don't rush too much or skip entirely over interesting details. This movie is a must have for any foreign film buffs.
Movie Review: Deservedly A Big Art House Hit
Summary: 5 Stars
This film beautifully and gracefully brings the most universal topic of all, human nature, to the screen version of Pagnol's celebrated novel. Yves Montand's character greedily wants Gerard Depardiu's character's adjacent farm so he deviously plots against him yet lures him into thinking that he is his good, trusted friend. This is not played on a grand scale but on a human and intimate scale. There is also no motive besides outright greed. The French location shooting is gorgeous and adds much to the film's impact. This was a huge art house hit in the 1980s upon its release in the USA.Movie Review: Grab Your Heart...
Summary: 5 Stars
...because the depth of this film will want it to soar away. The story in itself gives an incredible foresight on the human spirit and the perserverance one endures when presented against incredible obstacles. It also shows how one person's act of evil can mean no more than the changing of one's shoes, while to the victim it is a challenge of the will to survive, the struggle to believe that there is a reason for everything and all the while maintain a deep faith in God and His acts. A must!(and to be followed with "Manon of the Spring")Movie Review: Definitely worth watching, although the lesser of two parts.
Summary: 5 Stars
Although new to French Cimema, this film has introduced me to some wonderful acting and cinematography. The set is impressive and the music is memorable.Having watched Jean de Florette first, I believe it warrants five stars of it's own accord. Manon des Sources is far superior, but there aren't many films that hold a candle to Manon, foreign language or otherwise.
I certainly agree that this has to be seen to appreciate Manon. With these two films being one of the rarities in film making, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.