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French classic that feels a bit stuffier than its age would suggest. While Godard was kickstarting the Nouvelle Vague, Demy's Lola feels like a film from a previous era. It's not quite as dynamic and energetic, and ultimately not all that interesting. That said, it's hardly the worst film of that era. The performances feel a little forced, the romance and drama elements are rather predictable, and even though the film is quite short I think it would've been better with another 15 minutes or so cut. Maybe if the presentation had been more interesting I might've cared more about the characters and their troubles.Read all
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Pretty disappointing. Not that I'm a big fan of musicals, but throughout the years I've seen my fair share and I've learned to at least appreciate their particularities. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg isn't your average musical though and it comes with its own set of rules, which I found very hard to get used to. The plot/drama is extremely flimsy too. The excessive emotions displayed by the characters appear to come out of nowhere, tough decision come easily yet seem to leave deep traumas after all. It's as if crucial parts of the film are simply missing. At least the film is quite colorful, that's about the only positive I could find here. Not impressed at all.Read all