Breathless

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Luca D Maybe slightly overrated. Many french films from this period lack message and direction and this film falls victim of that. They sort of play out like a live poetry readings with intermittent dialogue about day to day life. They do have nice cinematography and acting, but the characters in these movies lack depth (especially in their romances) some characters will contemplate whether or not they love each other, and then one (usually the man) will get in trouble or die. Not that it's a bad movie it just falls into the trope. Otherwise, the soundtrack, acting, and cinematography is all great. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Grant H I had read the comments about this film's greatness but was disappointed with its thin story and mostly-aimless dialogue. Like many other nouveau "classics" it hasn't stood the test of time. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Raymond S I don't get the "greatness" out of this thin soup. Only one thing stuck with me, the ambition of the famous writer. "Å bli udødelig, for så å dø" Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review Geffrey2.0 Had a good nap watching this. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review Abe A Every time I watch Breathless I see something different. The movie doesn't change; I do. The last time I saw it, maybe seven or eight years ago, I couldn't understand what I'd liked so much about it; it seemed empty and overrated. Today, after completing my most recent viewing, it's certainly right up there with the very best movies I've ever seen. It has the economy of plot and action of great art, an unusual intensity of characterization, a Parisian bonhomie and an intrepid cinema verite style that marries form with idea, one that fits ideally the subject matter. I didn't recall how suspenseful the movie actually is until I rewatched it; the dramatic tension and stepwise build-up to an impressive climax is striking. Belmondo, Seberg, cinema verite and this plot seem to come together in a unique fusion that may not be repeatable in a slower plot with different theme. It's unique. If you squint hard enough you can see the influence of this film on Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction and many others. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review matthias s Picture this: a paper-thin plot meandering at a snail's pace, and in walks Michel Poiccard, a poster boy for cringe-worthy sexism! But wait, it gets even better – The perfect Patricia Franchini inexplicably falls head over heels for this guy! (How?!) If you're into romanticizing toxic relationships, then "Breathless" is the right film for you! But if you'd rather watch paint dry, go ahead and give it a whirl. One-star for patricia! Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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