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Jeanne and the Perfect Guy

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In this modern musical, young and uncommitted Jeanne (Virginie Ledoyen) spends her days as a single woman in France by going on a succession of dates with various men, but never really finding much joy in her promiscuity. But one day, an encounter on the subway changes her entire love life and outlook on dating when she meets her one true love, Olivier (Mathieu Demy) -- a man who happens to be HIV-positive. However, Jeanne has no intention of letting that get in the way of her feelings.

Critics Reviews

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Lisa Kennedy Out Magazine It's unlikely you'll leave the theater humming any melodies, but you will leave with certain scenes etched into memory -- including Jeanne's hurrying, late as always, to the chapel. May 25, 2022 Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Jan Stuart The Advocate An Umbrellas of Cherbourg for the mid-plague years. Apr 20, 2022 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 19, 2005 Full Review Doris Toumarkine Film Journal International This odd mix doesn't work, nor do the Demyesque song-and-dance numbers, which are musically unmemorable. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews Rated: low +2 out of -4..+4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Despite Miss Ledoyen's efforts, the songs she sang just never integrated into the plot, especially when it is about a serious and saddening subject. Honestly, I have never cared about how will they end up with. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Pourtant pas tres fan de Ledoyen, j'ai beaucoup aimé cette ersatz de comedie musicale sur fond de sida. Mathieu Demy est tres touchant. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member A serious (even sad) story wrapped up with songs & dances- though some of which not really helping the story to move. A bit hollow, not impressive enough. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member A bit of a misfire but still a poignant musical featuring the always brilliant Virginie Ledoyen in the title role. Some songs work well but due to the subject matter (AIDS) some just come out too over dramatic and flat. Notable is the performance of Matthieu Demy the son of French director Jacques Demy who knew a thing or two about making musicals (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A strange little French film. The plot is pretty weak and and doesn't really go a anywhere. That's the only reason I can think of for the eclectic musical numbers throughout. The songs are intriguing and quite cheesy, but they are sometimes fun and help lighten up the film. The colors are beautiful and the lead actress stunning. It's worth a look if you're looking for something out of the ordinary and different, but certainly not a great film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member How could I convince a heart that never stays with me Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this modern musical, young and uncommitted Jeanne (Virginie Ledoyen) spends her days as a single woman in France by going on a succession of dates with various men, but never really finding much joy in her promiscuity. But one day, an encounter on the subway changes her entire love life and outlook on dating when she meets her one true love, Olivier (Mathieu Demy) -- a man who happens to be HIV-positive. However, Jeanne has no intention of letting that get in the way of her feelings.
Director
Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau
Producer
Pauline Duhault, Cyriac Auriol
Screenwriter
Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel
Production Co
M6 Films Production, Le Studio Canal +, Procirep, Centre National de la Cinematographie
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jul 25, 2000
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.9K
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital