cirdan(Elite) posted this on Sunday, 16th January 2005, 16:47
just been to see this at a preview. what a fantastic film.
forget about the obvious links with ameilie, this is a different film, although a lot of jeunet regulars pop up which is nice. definately have to see it again.
RE: a very long engagement
Dazza001(Competent) posted this on Sunday, 16th January 2005, 23:57
I agree - a great movie. Saw it in France when it opened a few months back... looking forward to the eventual DVD release...
Dazza.
RE: a very long engagement
cirdan(Elite) posted this on Monday, 17th January 2005, 00:15
what was it like seeing it over there. ive read that the french media wont criticise jeunet, that he can do no wrong, did it get a good reaction from the audience?
RE: a very long engagement
kang(Competent) posted this on Monday, 17th January 2005, 09:03
Quote: ive read that the french media wont criticise jeunet
That`s not what I`ve heard! Amelie got criticised by a lot of French critics for creating a `fascist` view of Montmartre (graffiti CGI`ed out, low ethnic people count, etc). A Very Long Engagement is currently wrapped up in a big debate over whether it counts as a genuinely French and thus European film (important for things like award categories, etc) because of `foreign` investment.
