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Mademoiselle de Joncquières (2018)
A piece of craftsmanship
Being unfamiliar with the director's name (Emmanuel Mouret), I searched imdb for information regarding this film. There was a single user's review which would have put me off if I had not read external reviews. Let me say right away that although we are in a different league from James Ivory's this film is beautifully crafted. The matching of home decoration with dresses is pleasing to the eye but most of all the plot is as unexpected as it is cruel and yet fair. The film was inspired by one of Diderot's novels, an author whose books I never managed to read till the end in my teens. I have enjoyed Cecile de France's subtle acting even if it might not be as profound as Emma Thompson's. Don't deny yourselves a good film!
Les rivières pourpres (2000)
100% Suspense
I was somewhat reluctant to go and watch this film as the imdb score was not exceptionally high, in contrast to some very positive reviews I had read in several film magazines. I must say that I was not disappointed: the film is superb. The settings, music and actors' play are cleverly combined to enhance suspense throughout the film. Jean Reno is wonderful, as usual. The different plays of Reno and Vincent Cassel help relax the atmosphere which would otherwise be unbearable. My only regret is that the conclusion was a bit too hasty for my liking but that should not prevent you from enjoying every minute of it.
The Negotiator (1998)
Great and exciting!
A great and exciting film full of unexpected twists. This film set in the Chicago police force is a first-class detective film shot in a very unusual fashion. Full of suspense from the beginning to the end.