«Quiet and charming»
A young woman Jessica, leaves her home for life in Paris, and finds work as a cafe waitress in the theater district. Her job may not pay much, but she's surrounded by fascinating and sophisticated customers, some very well known. Avenue Montaigne is a gentle but engaging portrayal of a slice in the lives of 6 of them, all of whom are on the edge of making life altering decisions. In the process, Jessica's life as an adult begins, enriched by the experiences of those around her. The ensemble cast was well selected and performs well, and the stories are well told and seamlessly integrated. As it's set in Paris, it isn't necessary to comment upon the scenery. This is a shamelessly feel-good movie for adults, the sort that isn't made in America these days, filled with decency and humor.
[Wednesday, November 05, 2008]
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«I wish I had rented it instead.»
The film was simple yet agreeable. However, I am disappointed that I will not be able to show this film in my French classroom due to the language and content. Even if the film was "cleaner," I'm afraid that my students would be bored with the slow and simple plot.
[Wednesday, October 29, 2008]
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«In Paris you will find love!»
A woman goes to Paris and takes a job just in the right intersection of three different worlds signed by the efervescencent universe of art. An old man who decides to sell all his artistic collection, a succesful actress who would love to perform as Simone de Beauvior in a film next to start and finally a pianist tired of being succesful, who would enjoy to play for single people far from the crowding world.
Slow but progressively, she will enter and turn around inside the affective existence of these people and will become a fundamental part in the rest of their lives.
A lovable and engrossing romantic comedy that will engage you from start to finish. Don't miss it!
[Thursday, June 12, 2008]
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