Review of Le Divorce (2003) by Steve G — 31 Mar 2011

Unexpectedly witty romantic comedy, very good script and performances but the setting in France steals the show. Definitely worth if if the rom-com genre is your thing.

This review of Le Divorce (2003) was written by Steve G on 31 Mar 2011.

Le Divorce has generally received mixed reviews.

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Is this just silly filmmaking, or have Ivory and Jhabvala succumbed to the Francophobia that gave us freedom fries in the congressional cafeteria…

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By Siu K (5) on 26 Aug 2010

Sorry, I watched this in February and can't remember the plot! Was it that bad? Not impressed at any level…

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