Review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) by Antony W — 07 May 2010

Audrey Tautou luminous face absolutely carries this story -- an intriguing look at the early life of the famous fashion designer, Coco Chanel.

This review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) was written by Antony W on 07 May 2010.

Coco Before Chanel has generally received positive reviews.

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I enjoyed this film in terms of the plot and the dialogue - Coco is a quite thoughtful person, an ambitious woman who I admire…

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By Marjorie Baumgarten (1,950) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 09 Nov 2016

It’s a perfectly nice period piece and biographical backgrounder, but the film feels as though it’s a meal of tasty side dishes that lacks…

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By Alejandro E (452) on 18 Oct 2012

Yes, it's a story about Coco Chanel performed by Audrey Tautou but was not beyond my expectation. Most parts are private story…

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By Kristiana G (102) on 27 Dec 2012

Alexandre Desplat, Coco & Boy gets me feeling all sorts of emotions. I was also impressed to see Audrey Tautou portray Miss Chanel…

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This refreshing alternative to the usual potted biopic provides an absorbing look at a singular, steely determination as it was forged and…

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By Rick Groen (1,350) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 17 Jul 2015

This is the story of the diminutive Coco before she became the fashionable Chanel – in other words, the whole movie is one long first act…

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By Bailey D (31) on 20 Apr 2014

A gorgeous and tasteful look at the life of coco Chanel. If you think Chanel was a diva, you need to watch this. Changed my whole outlook on fashion…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 05 Apr 2013

Just OK. The scene of Coco and Boy dancing in the casino was the emotional turning point. Lovely…

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By Samuel H (493) on 19 Nov 2012

Again Audrey Tautou is amazing, a great story and very heartfelt…

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