As did many viewers, I suspect, I knew the outcome and was curious how they would film it. What was most impressive was the period detail in the costuming -- even those extras on the street in long shots. And using sites within Paris that probably hadn't changed in the decades since the story is set was a nice touch.
I was ok with the acting, although the interplay between the police prefect and the inspector was a bit tiresome. What ruined the entire thing for me happens at the very end in the park scene where the police (who aren't spread out arm-to-arm) are searching for the culprit. Knowing there is such danger, Phillippe brings the young woman to the park, then walks off when she stops and doesn't turn around until he hears her screams. Totally preposterous and stupid writing. Watch this again? Nevermore.
I was ok with the acting, although the interplay between the police prefect and the inspector was a bit tiresome. What ruined the entire thing for me happens at the very end in the park scene where the police (who aren't spread out arm-to-arm) are searching for the culprit. Knowing there is such danger, Phillippe brings the young woman to the park, then walks off when she stops and doesn't turn around until he hears her screams. Totally preposterous and stupid writing. Watch this again? Nevermore.