Le Petit Review? Merci!
4
By Busta Cup
Bravoure performances from all 4 leads – 2 famous French actors and 2 unknown debutantes that entrance you all the way through this tragicomedy. It high society meets high tragedy, when a pristine bella donna seduces an older man who is the best friend of said bella donna’s father. It sounds like recycled material, but the acting makes it thoroughly entertaining. It has French flair, and a bit of over-acting by Clouzet, sometimes causing me to wonder if I should laugh or cry at his ranting and raving. But, put yourself in his shoes – how would you act? The young belle, Lann, is the perfect siren for this film; have mercy! She is a goddess and a great actress who emotes the pain of (inappropriate) adolescent love – her teenage crush will make you crush under the powerful feelings and words that Lann portrays. The subplots are overplayed; the main story is all that’s needed to keep you titillated.