Times Have Been Better
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Movie Reviews of Times Have Been Better
Movie Review: A jewel box of a film...
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree with the other reviewer who said this movie transcended the gay coming out theme of queer cinema. It's as much if not more a journey of the parents than of the child. The director, in the DVD extras, says as much, when he confesses that the gay son Jeremy, probably has the least interesting role in the cast. The eruption that results from Jeremy's news is more an exploration of the various reactions and the collisions of conscience and kindness the main characters have with eachother as a result. I particularly loved the idea that even though the parents are perceived by their children as left-wing liberal their reactions to their son's coming out are unexpected given their political stripe and their perception of themselves. The unexpectedness of the reactions and their emotional core are what make the script believable and the performances by Charlotte de Turckheim and Bernard Le Coq as mother and father, really are the centre of this story. A brilliant jewel box of a film, which has some pleasant surprises as the story is revealed.
Highly recommended.
Joe
Movie Review: Why Can't Hollywood Make Films Like This?
Summary: 4 Stars
To say "Times Have Been Better" is a great film would be a huge statement! Kudos to all those involved in the production of this French film. The acting, the writing, the direction, casting, etc., are combined deftly into one superior film. I have nothing but praise for this film and I'm sure it will be remembered as a classic in years to come. The writing is top notch; this film has it all-- drama, humor and true emotion. This is a family that is completely believable to watch. There is not a false moment or performance to be found. The talented cast is fun to watch (especially the actors playing the father, mother and the two sons) and the supporting cast as well. I highly recommend this movie and just wish American producers could handle such subject matter with the skill and respect that the Europeans do.
Movie Review: Another good french comedy
Summary: 4 Stars
"Times have been better" is a warm film, with a comedy touch. If you like European cinema, you will not be disappointed.
I decided to see it after I had seen "Cockles and muscles" (which, btw, is even more enjoyable than this one).
The main theme here is the homosexuality of Jeremy, the older son of Rosin and Guy. Until their own son came out of the closet, they considered themselves to be very open-minded...Well, as we can see some things sometimes are not so easy to accept as we thought they would be.
In my opinion this is one of the movies I would like to have in private collection. Both story and acting are great. Pictures (Paris at nite), chosen sceneries are eye catching too.
TWO THUMBS UP.
Movie Review: muy buena
Summary: 3 Stars
Realmente me parecio una historia muy bonita, con algunas risas y sobre una historia de tolerancia de la familia y la importancia de la honestidad con ellosMovie Review: Don't bother
Summary: 1 Stars
A crappy two hours of horrible drunk disfunctional parents. Made me grind my teeth. Nothing about the two men and romance. And a useless brother character who was completely wasted. Pass on this one. Horrible!