Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Pera K — 10 Aug 2010

French answer to Hollywood's 50s musicals... Unique, heartfelt and mesmerizing... Deneuve at her warmest and most unusual...

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Pera K on 10 Aug 2010.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sutthirak P (93) on 21 Apr 2012

Very French. All of the dialogue is sung (although some exchanges can verge on scat). Michel Legrand's central themes are well known…

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By Jarrett F (5) on 20 Nov 2012

I discovered the soundtrack in our house when I was a teenager-fell in love & I can't see it enough-I always cry at the end…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 30 May 2012

I can't claim to like this as much as its legendary reputation perhaps signifies I should, but it's certainly quite original, I'll give it…

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I have never expected to watch this movie again. Thanks for Hulu Plus ( The Criterion collection )…

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By Maria M (328) on 05 Nov 2013

The songs, the colors, the costumes, the... illegitimate love babies. Possibly the greatest French film I've ever seen…

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By Emmanuel B (116) on 02 May 2014

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I don't think I'm quite the demographic for this but I did like the ending. It was unromantic about romance…

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