Review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) by Daniel P — 17 Jan 2011
Audrey Tautou shines in a powerful, sepia-toned love story about a woman on a multi-year quest to find her fiancé in the ashes of the First World War. Though plodding by times, this is a film with a wonderful aesthetic, lots of greens and golds, much like Jeunet's other famous work, Amélie.
Shot for shot, it's as beautiful as anything, and you see the story unfold from teller to teller effectively through the eyes of the heroine. A very solid movie.,, and if you think it's a chick flick, surprise! Marion Cotillard and Jodie Foster turn up, if the war scenes weren't enough for you.
.. dudes... see this film.
This review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) was written by Daniel P on 17 Jan 2011.
A Very Long Engagement has generally received very positive reviews.
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