The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024) Movie Review | Revenge Served Cold: A Riveting Revival of a French Classic

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte is a visually stunning and emotionally gripping adaptation of Dumas' classic. Pierre Niney shines as Edmond Dantès, delivering a performance that balances raw emotion with the cool calculation of revenge. The production value is exquisite, with grand sets and rich details that immerse you in 19th-century France. The film explores timeless themes of betrayal, redemption, and justice, all while keeping the audience hooked with its well-paced narrative and captivating character arcs.

Arrête avec tes Mensonges / Lie with Me (Movie Review) | A Touching Yet Familiar Story with Great Acting

I'm already off to a great start this year when it comes to watching more French movies, with Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom, and A La Belle Etoile. This film is based on the book by Philippe Besson that I'm dying to read, more now that I've seen this movie. Olivier Peyon is directing, … Continue reading Arrête avec tes Mensonges / Lie with Me (Movie Review) | A Touching Yet Familiar Story with Great Acting

Waiting for Bojangles / En Attendant Bojangle (Movie Review) | A Beautiful and Deep Emotional Ride

I don't know what else brought me to the cinema for this French-Belgian film by Régis Roinsard, if not for Roman Duris and Virginie Efira. I had never heard of the 2016 novel by Olivier Bourdeaut that it's based on. Premise: A young boy, Gary, lives with his eccentric parents and an exotic bird in … Continue reading Waiting for Bojangles / En Attendant Bojangle (Movie Review) | A Beautiful and Deep Emotional Ride

Yves Saint Laurent | Quick Movie Review

Yves Saint Laurent is just a brilliant movie. It’s beautifully shot, with an incredible amount of details and amazing performances by the actors. Charlotte Lebon might have been the one who really stood out for me. Pierre Niney, and Guillaume Galienne were incredible but Lebon’s performance was just the cherry on top. If you’ve seen the … Continue reading Yves Saint Laurent | Quick Movie Review