Review of Renoir (2012) by Jane G — 28 Apr 2015

Absolutely brilliant and wonderfully pituresque.

This review of Renoir (2012) was written by Jane G on 28 Apr 2015.

Renoir has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew L. Urban (972) for Urban Cinefile (2,850) on 17 Oct 2013

Michel Bouquet's wonderful characterisation of Auguste Renoir remains the shining achievement of this delicate, reverential and sometimes gobsmackingly…

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Gilles Bourdos succeeds in capturing both the sun-dappled landscapes of southern France and a feature of equal importance to Renoir, 'the velvety…

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Veteran French actor Bouquet brings a lifetime of experience to his arthritic old master, though, while the frequently unclad Theret captivates…

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By Paul K (987) on 27 Oct 2015

With its warm colors and sweet streams of light, its love of both the countryside and the human form, it makes you dream of painting…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 26 Jun 2013

A syrupy drizzle of tasteful prettiness covers this cloying movie about the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Michel Bouquet) and his film-maker…

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By Tom Dawson (244) for The List (2,018) on 29 Jun 2013

Overly dependent on the beauty of its Edenic setting, which is lushly photographed by Taiwanese cinematographer Mark Ping Bing Lee…

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By John H (1,894) on 17 May 2013

Les renoir dans l'intimite, le pere au crepuscule de sa vie et au sommet de son art et le fils en pleine recherche identitaire bien avant sa…

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By Bill E (240) on 29 Jan 2015

Not what I expected. Was it about the artist? About his last model? No. It was about his son, who might be more famous than his dad. Wow. Great story…

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With its warm colors and sweet streams of light, its love of both the countryside and the human form, it makes you dream of painting…

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As a film, Renoir may not be too good. Characters are nebulous... held at arms length…

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