Review of Jules and Jim (1962) by Leah C — 28 May 2009

For a film so beautiful to beget such nightmares...

This review of Jules and Jim (1962) was written by Leah C on 28 May 2009.

Jules and Jim has generally received very positive reviews.

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With this 1961 film Truffaut comes closest to the spirit and sublimity of his mentor, Jean Renoir, and the result is a masterpiece of the New Wave…

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Considero a melhor obra de Truffaut. Tocante, simbólico, verdadeiro, dirigido com extrema competência. O elenco é nunca menos que brilhante…

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One of Truffaut's (and France's) seminal films…

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Truffaut's intellectually ambitious film -perhaps too much for its own good- is nevertheless highly satisfying on a cinematic approach and…

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If one would want to witness the sheer complexity of love without the utter abundance of unnecessary despair, then I believe that one should…

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By Terry M (508) on 15 Oct 2018

A highlight of the French New Wave and Francois Truffaut's masterwork with a perfect cast led my the always intriguing and brilliant Jeanne Moreau…

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