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Love on the Run

Play trailer Poster for Love on the Run PG Released Apr 6, 1979 1h 33m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Beginning with "The 400 Blows," director Francois Truffaut made a series of films about the impetuous Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), in which this is the last. Antoine is now 30, working as a proofreader and getting divorced from his his wife (Claude Jade). It being the first "no-fault" divorce in France, a media circus erupts, dredging up Antoine's past. Indecisive about his new love with a store clerk (Dorothée), he impulsively takes off with an old flame (Marie-France Pisier).

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Gary Arnold Washington Post "Love on the Run" is such a self-derivative triviality that a substantial percentage of the running time is devoted to excerpts from the previous Doinel films. May 6, 2017 Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club The director himself admits that it's an unsatisfying conclusion to the series, though a pretty good film in its own right. Jun 14, 2004 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times As do some childhood friends, Antoine Doinel has grown away from us. Rated: 2.5/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Love on the Run is the most "Hitchcockian" film that Truffaut, his confessed idol, has created since The Bride Wore Black or Fahrenheit 451. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Lawrence O'Toole Maclean's Magazine Love on the Run seems to have been made on the run and for no reason other than to make a movie. Feb 14, 2020 Full Review E. Katherine Mederos Sojourner Despite its flaws, Love on the Run is a delightful film. Aug 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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s r It has its moments, but overall I was don't need to see it again. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review scott s The final film in the Antoine Doinel Saga has it's interesting charm. Focusing on love you get to see Antoine's quest for love through interacting with new and old flames and searching himself through a series of flashbacks. A great ending to a fun series. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The series begins to fade well and truly by now. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This ending episode of Antoine Doinel's life drama is really boring. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Of course, it is reassuring to be back in the familiar world of Antoine Doinel - and director Francois Truffaut (and star Jean-Pierre Leaud) gains tremendously from the fond feelings and good will that have been built up in the audience across the previous 3 1/2 charming films in the series (the 400 Blows, Antoine & Collette, Stolen Kisses, and Bed and Board). However, this final film in the series can only be considered a trifle by the earlier standards set. Doinel is still the same, not quite able to commit to his relationships and with an uncertain future - but hardly any "new material" is introduced to his story, with Truffaut content to use clips of the previous films to remind viewers of just how consistent Doinel has been (in his inconsistency). So, if you've seen all the films, there is plenty of déjà vu - but if you haven't seen all the films, this is no place to start. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member The lesser of five Antoine Doinel films. There are great moments, but feature films shouldn't feel like sitcom clip shows. If you have watched the previous four films, this is worth watching once. However, it is better for those seeking a Cliff's Notes abridgment of â??The Adventures of Antoine Doinelâ??. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Beginning with "The 400 Blows," director Francois Truffaut made a series of films about the impetuous Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), in which this is the last. Antoine is now 30, working as a proofreader and getting divorced from his his wife (Claude Jade). It being the first "no-fault" divorce in France, a media circus erupts, dredging up Antoine's past. Indecisive about his new love with a store clerk (Dorothée), he impulsively takes off with an old flame (Marie-France Pisier).
Director
François Truffaut
Producer
François Truffaut
Screenwriter
François Truffaut, Marie-France Pisier, Jean Aurel, Suzanne Schiffman
Distributor
Criterion Collection, New World Pictures, Fox Lorber
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 6, 1979, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 23, 2009
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Mono