Review of La Vie en Rose (2007) by Sylvia Q — 09 Aug 2009
On the movie: For the remarkably astounding and breathtaking performance of Marion Cotillard, I have rated the film with an extra star. Without her, the film would probably lose its appeal. When she finds out that her lover has died in a plane crash, her expression of a hysterically heartbroken woman wrecks the hearts of the audience too. It is unquestionably a well-made movie, though the interchangebly scenes of her past and present can be rather confusing. The tale of her life would probably be more complete if her political involvement (which is equally note-worthily dramatic) during WWII is depicted in the film too.
Some personal thoughts: Can't help but to liken her life to Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung in Hong Kong, Heath Ledger and MJ in Hollywood. They all died at young or middle age in insurmontable anguish and misery. Does a person with great talent always end up with a tragic life? Some say desire is the root of all tragedies. Do power, fame and wealth make him or her desire for more which entails a life of tears, heartache, pain and suffering? Otherwise, is it attributable to his or her personality, that is also closely connected to the background and upbringing?
This review of La Vie en Rose (2007) was written by Sylvia Q on 09 Aug 2009.
La Vie en Rose has generally received very positive reviews.
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