Review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) by Patrice F — 02 Jul 2008

This is a highly enjoyable coming of age story.nicely blending humour and sexual awakening...

This review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) was written by Patrice F on 02 Jul 2008.

Murmur of the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 07 Mar 2008

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By Rod A (147) on 29 Sep 2009

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By William R (799) on 30 Dec 2008

Quite the coming of age film. Some very funny parts and some very disturbing parts as well…

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By Marta F (34) on 30 Mar 2008

I understand the praise to this beautifully done film, but I don't relate at all to the subject and I never was able to identify with the awkward…

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 24 Apr 2014

This is how the French deal with this subject matter…

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By Augustine H (906) on 04 Aug 2013

Like his masterpiece Au Revoir Les Enfants 16 years later, Louis Malle crafts his childhood memories into an adorable memoir as a gift to audience…

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By Tony O (172) on 22 Feb 2008

Pretty amazing film…

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By Sherwin L (102) on 02 Aug 2008

This is a crisp DVD conversion of Louis Malle's coming of age with a serious twist…

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