Jet Lag
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Movie Reviews of Jet Lag
Movie Review: The Critics are Wrong
Summary: 4 Stars
A fast paced almost American-like movie in French. Jean Reno who I'm not familiar with and Juliette Binoche (she looks great without makeup), play travelers who meet at an airport when Binoche's character, Rose, somehow loses her cell phone in a toilet. Reno is Felix, a chef with his own frozen food company and a cell phone he's kind enought to let Rose continually borrow. Both their flights become delayed and what follows isn't surprising. They eventually spend enough time together that they develop a romantic relationship. What keeps this movie alive are Reno & Binoche, two professionals at their craft who kept this viewer involved every step of the way. I've read the mixed reviews from so called mainstream critics, and now that I've seen this funny, yes (I chuckled a lot), I can say those critics are wrong. I grade Jet Lag, a B (I would've preferred a happy ending kiss). Jet Lag is a pleasant romantic comedy.
Movie Review: Serendipitous meeting of two lonely people
Summary: 4 Stars
In a movie with Jean Reno and Juliette Binoche, the best acting here comes - as usual - from Sergi Lopez. He gets 5 - 7 minutes in a powerful cameo, in which he almost comes through the screen with intensity.
That aside, this is a charming, melancholy movie, but one a bit undermined - as usual - by its US coverbox. From the frothy picture of the two stars there, you'd get the impression of a screwball-like comedy. It's far from that. While there are some comedic aspects, 'Jet Lag' is all about the serendipitous meeting of two lonely people hitting major inflection points in their lives. American audiences know Binoche from 'Chocolat' and other US-made films. The treat here is Reno, flying mostly under the radar in the US marketplace expect for suporting roles in 'Mission Impossible' and 'Ronin'. He is superlative as a world-weary chef/business owner.
Movie Review: Next Time You Want to Relax and Just Enjoy Some Fluff
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree that if this were in English, with American actors, it might not be as interesting. But it's so lovely to see (and hear, in French) Juliette Binoche and Jean Reno interact. This is a good choice for a night when you're sick of politics, sick of shoot-'em-ups, sick of costume dramas, sick of nasty people being mean to each other, sick of dysfunctional families....not that all of those can't make great movies sometimes (for example: Farenheit 911, Training Day, Pride and Prejudice, Closer, Secrets & Lies.) But this movie is for a night you're tired & want to relax with a hot cup of cocoa: it's a sweet story that offers you a few laughs and a little romance. Binoche is beautiful (especially when she scrubs her face clean in one scene) & Reno is sexy, and they both are wonderful actors. Relax, enjoy. .Movie Review: a true love story
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this movie (I would give it 5 stars if the ending gave us one more love display instead of wondering what exactly she is thinking?)! It is the most true-to-itself love story with a simplistic plot, detailed characters, and, lessons on human nature. Even though the movie was not very long, the interest in each other is so gradual, especially closed-off Reno, you don't want to miss a second of their exchanges. And the icing on this story is that Reno and Binoche do such a great job of showing us the transparency of their feels at just the right moment!
This is the kind of movie I want to watch over and over again!
Movie Review: fresh and sweet!
Summary: 4 Stars
At the beginning of the movie, the narrator talks about sneaking off to see American movies when she was young, particularly Roman Holiday, and she wondered and hoped that life could turn out the way it did in the movies. By coincidence she happens upon a handsome and enigmatic stranger, who ultimatley seems as interested in her as she is in him... Sometimes a little unexpected, but always sweet, this plot is quite lovely and heartwarming! I higly recommend this movie!