Gabrielle

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Dave S 10/19/2023 Early in the Canadian Screen Award winning Gabrielle, a character states a universal truth – everybody wants to be loved. Such is the case in the relationship between Gabrielle (Gabrielle Marion-Rivard) and Martin (Alexandre Landry), two mentally disabled young adults who find themselves in a relationship that is tamped down by those who have the misguided belief that they have the young couple's best interests in mind. Filled with joy and heartache, the movie feels real from start to finish, thanks in large part to the remarkable performance from the non-professional actress Marion-Rivard and a script that avoids both overt emotional manipulation and the maudlin. The jerky handheld camerawork does feel like a bit of a distraction early on in the movie, but it is, overall, a great viewing experience. See more 05/30/2015 An interesting look into the lives of developmentally challenged adults, from obstacles to creative outlets, as well as their family dynamics. See more 12/26/2014 Excellent performances. Very real and very moving. Music is terrific. Treatment of disabilities is handled in a matter-of-fact and supportive way. See more 07/24/2014 This movie was awesome. For this movie to come out of Canada is even more incredible.It has Unbelievable performances from the characters in the film named Gabrielle and Martin. This movie should have been at the Oscars, but the simplicity of the story might be the reason than the rest of the powerful execution for not making thus far. The real winners are these two lead characters, who made the movie into a splendid piece of art. It makes so sad for not widely noticed, could have been appreciated everywhere if it was a Hollywood product. So what I say is dub this movie and spread it because I don't want movie goer to miss this wonderful flick. See more 07/22/2014 French Canadian movie about a young woman with Williams syndrome. It was also the Canada's entry for the 86th American Academy Awards, but it did not find a place in the final nominee list. A great potential tale which speaks about an innocent love story in the cruel world. 22 year-old Gabrielle with Williams syndrome is good at music and one of the leading choirs who are preparing for an event. She comes to know her, fellow choir member Martin and fall in love. But, before the relationship going to be thicken get opposed by their parents. The reason won't convince them, so they decide to prove and that is the story this beautiful movie explores with great intensity. ''I think it's great, everything you've done for your sister. But you have to stop hiding behind her.'' This is one of the awesome movie that I saw from the Canada. Unbelievable performances the character Gabrielle and Martin. This movie should have been at the Oscars, but the simplicity of the story might be the reason than the rest of the powerful execution for not making thus far. The real winners are these two lead characters, who made the movie into a splendid piece of art. It makes so sad for not widely noticed, could have been appreciated everywhere if it was a Hollywood product. So what I say is dub this movie and spread it because I don't want movie goer to miss this wonderful flick. There are many things to learn from it, especially music was another highlight. Both, 'Ordinary' and 'The Passenger' tracks are my favorite. So two more songs to put into my movie song collection, though it was not composed specially for the movie, but I liked it. Anyway, a movie not to be missed if you like the dramas with emotionally appealing concepts. See more 07/10/2014 BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: My take on the movies The Amazing Catfish and Gabrielle http://ow.ly/z0sdU See more Read all reviews

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