The Widow of Saint-Pierre
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Movie Reviews of The Widow of Saint-Pierre
Movie Review: Widow In Black
Summary: 4 Stars
Juliette Binoche is an amazing actress. Since her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "The English Patient" in 1996 and her nomination for "Chocolat," she's an actress whose films I seek. "The Widow of Saint-Pierre" has a bit of irony to the title. The opening frames show Binoche in black staring out of a window. We then move into the flashback in which most of the film moves forward. We learn that the "widow" is the guillotine that must be shipped by boat from France before the big execution can take place. We see director Emir Kusturica in an acting role as the very large prisoner Neel whose rehabilitation Binoche's Madame La seeks. We keep wondering if the black dress is saved for the prisoner. Daniel Autereil who won a Cesar (French Oscar) for his work with director Patrice Leconte for "Ridicule" in 1996 plays the lovestruck Captain who is in charge of the execution. Spurred on by his wild and unconditional love for his wife, he thwarts the town's sentence of death at every turn, refusing to allow his soldiers to help haul the widow ship to shore. In the moment of ultimate irony, Neel volunteers to help bring the widow to shore, which is sure to result in his own execution. The bloody resolution and the final shots of Binoche in black bring the story to its somber conclusion. Patrice Leconte has a great reserve, shooting this excellent screenplay in period costume and letting the depth of his cast work its magic. This is an incredibly tragic romance, one that works exquisitely. Enjoy!Movie Review: The Widow of Saint Pierre
Summary: 4 Stars
There were a few things about the movie as a whole which I did not like,, but on the whole this is a fine movie and it's another superb performance from Juliette Binoche.Movie Review: Nicely done
Summary: 4 Stars
Great story, wonderful location (filmed at Fortress Louisbourg, in Canada), and Juliette Binoche is great.Movie Review: DepressingThis was one of the most depressing movies
Summary: 2 Stars
This was one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen. I am unables to recommend it to anyone.Movie Review: Do not watch this film
Summary: 1 Stars
This film is laughably bad. The entire plot is completely unrealistic and it is difficult to have any sympathy for the cruel murderer who is central to the plot, who is not only a murderer but also totally retarded, missing numerous opportunities to escape and make life easier for himself and the saps who for some random reason have taken it upon themselves to look after him. This film is an absolute waste of time, but feel free to watch it if you feel like wasting 107 minutes of your life.