Place Vendome

Place Vendome

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Movie Review: Diamonds, Danger and DENEUVE!
Summary: 5 Stars

Deneuve plays the alcoholic wife of a prestigious but financially-troubled Parisian jeweler who spends much of her day in a drunken daze. Circumstances change her life drastically very early in the story, and alcoholism is just one of many problems she's soon facing in her life.

I'm not going to give away any more plot details, because this is a very-richly drawn story of international intrigue set against the backdrop of the world diamond trade, and the players who can pay millions of dollars for the finest jewels.

Many scenes were filmed on site in the Chaumet salons in Paris, giving the story a very authentic look. Though they changed the name of the jeweler's "house" for the film, Chaumet is given full credit in the end titles. I don't know if the director was allowed to use real diamonds on screen, but every detail looked quite glamourous and realistic. Of course, Deneuve herself looks extraordinarily sophisticated and oh so Parisian, even when she's fighting a hangover.

The film's pacing is perfect like a flawless diamond: it starts with a somber tone, but before you know it, you're drawn into the maelstrom as Deneuve's character is literally running to save herself, and not just from those demons at the bottom of a vodka bottle.

Superb acting, directing and writing make this an international thriller that will appeal to fans new and old of La Grande Deneuve!

Sans doute, c'est magnifique!!!
(10 stars out of 5)