Review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) by Michalis P — 17 Mar 2013
A flattering portrayal of a woman who was historically "less than flattering" (homophobic, anti-Semitic, nazi-collaborator, union breaker, harlotry). While her contributions to 20th century fashion are undeniable, the film stops with her first fashion show- COMPLETELY "forgetting" to even mention the next 4 decades of her life.
Presumably because the main star of this movie is now the spokesperson for the Chanel Corporation... and the REAL Coco would be a very hard sell to any consumer even remotely familiar with her viewpoints and treatment of others.
Too bad, could have been a very revealing biopic, but instead turns out to be a well acted- but ultimately glossy French infomercial.
This review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) was written by Michalis P on 17 Mar 2013.
Coco Before Chanel has generally received positive reviews.
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