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By Joakim H (16) on 30 Mar 2008

A movie for filmmakers and photographers. The movie fleets in and out like a balloon into the lives of Simon and her mother…

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By Neil M (343) on 30 Mar 2008

It is slow and pretty uneventlful but full of beautiful detail and terrific honesty…

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By Felicia C (45) on 28 Mar 2008

Great meandering images of Paris, lots of focus on reflection, and a neat little unresolved plot about life - layered with metaphor and jouissance…

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By Jiemin L (3) on 27 Mar 2008

Enjoyed it as usually I do with Hou's films. Always find his movies sooth me and make me feel happy…

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By Harvey S. Karten (2,210) for Compuserve (1,948) on 27 Mar 2008

For special tastes: for others, the film is static, punctuating the harried life of a mother who frankly does not have much reason to be frazzled…

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By Wen W (8) on 25 Mar 2008

Hou's loose adaptation of the classic film meanders a bit, but the nice visuals--and the quick, exasperated talk of Binoche and others--kept…

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By Katrin S (8) on 25 Mar 2008

Great acting of Juliette Binoche- its just amazing what she can do with her voice alone…

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By Paul B (2,474) on 24 Mar 2008

Very, very beautiful. Someone in the cinema fell asleep, others laughed…

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By Peter L (735) on 23 Mar 2008

Beautifully shot art house film with a terrific performance from Juliette Binoche. Nice homage to The Red Balloon…

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By William G (411) on 21 Mar 2008

Beautifully shot, slow paced with minimal plot. Typical Hou…

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By Nadine D (21) on 21 Mar 2008

Dommage de ne pas avoir vu le film de 1956 auquel ce film se veut un hommage…

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By Pippi W (1) on 20 Mar 2008

It is beautiful, I mean the picture on the screen, the colour and the music, but the story, to be honest, I don't get it ....it seems the director…

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By Kevin H (1,172) on 18 Mar 2008

Sweet, gentle, paced and really well done this film was an unexpected treat. Makes me want to live in Paris and only ever buy balloons…

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By Marcin M (29) on 17 Mar 2008

Juliette Binoche gave a great performance as a single mother here and the film has more to it for those willing to watch carefully and make…

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By Martin C (360) on 16 Mar 2008

Very very boring! It's the Juliet Binoche show proving that she can do silly voices and act. We fell asleep and left before the film ended…

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By Martin F (211) on 14 Mar 2008

One of those movies you either get or don't. I did and loved it, a real stream of conscious type thing, Paris is the real star…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 14 Mar 2008

Too contrived and self-reflexive for my tastes…

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By Saxon Bullock (36) for Film4 (1,522) on 14 Mar 2008

An odd tale of life on the winding streets of Paris, The Flight Of The Red Balloon isn't without its moments of beauty, but its vague story…

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By Anna Smith (519) for BBC.com (1,500) on 14 Mar 2008

French drama The Flight Of The Red Balloon has been praised at film festivals, but it's likely to divide audiences less tolerant of arthouse…

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By David Jenkins (910) for Time Out (7,510) on 14 Mar 2008

An exceptional piece of filmmaking, intricate, elaborate and exuding warmth and wisdom from its every frame…

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