The 400 Blows

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bebe X @RT92147404 6d "Faire les quatre cents coups"- to raise hell, or "The 400 Blows". Antoine knows what hell is like, because he was raised in hell. Some reviews call this film "boring" or say it is more like a documentary, but I strongly disagree. I might be disagreeing because i'm only 15, but in truth i'm really disagreeing, because I know what it’s like to live a life as Antoine. I don't need a crazy unprovoked wild plot to feel love or enjoyment. What I need is a plot that I can relate to, and The 400 Blows provides just that. This film is for everyone who has been neglected, outcast, or rejected. It is for those who’ve never belonged, or those who have but never felt it. I might be a child but this movie made me see my story isn’t just mine, but it is also everyone who’s felt like they were no one. So again I say "Faire les quatre cents coups" because I will raise hell. A beautiful film. See more Bd K @ikflying_whoosh Aug 21 Several scenes were boring/pointless and I kept thinking it must be almost over. I didn't feel attachment to the main boy because there is no plot reason to. It's more like a documentary than a coming of age movie so if you aren't a couch/professional film critic, don't watch it. See more Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Jul 5 One of the best coming-of-age movies with some of the best child acting you will ever see. The story is compelling, tough and emotional. We are wrapped up in the story and we feel for all the characters even though some are hard to like. A masterpiece of storytelling, directing and cinematography making Paris a third character. See more Scott M @RT75128960 Jun 15 Thoughtful film about an extremely outgoing boy who wants to have fun and experience life. Meanwhile, all of the adults around him want him to control him and force him to remain a little kid. The cinematography is wonderful. Its a bit slow though, and could have been cut by about 20 minutes. See more westwinkel T @aidosmedia May 16 More than 65 years after its release, I watched The 400 Blows for the first time — and it was an extraordinary experience. François Truffaut’s debut feature remains a true masterpiece of cinema — intimate, honest, and timeless. And the performance by the young Jean-Pierre Léaud is simply unforgettable: vulnerable, rebellious, heartbreaking, and full of life. A profoundly moving film and a truly great cinematic discovery See more Abigail T @RT72198624 May 6 I love watching old films, and this one really struck a chord with me – what children were like back then, or what the rules were like; it always makes me think See more Read all reviews

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