The Devil's Envoys

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andrey k One of the best and most perfect parables of love, beautifully realized. It's unique and beautiful atmosphere reminded me of another French masterpiece, Jean Cocteau's 'Beauty and the Beast'. The theme of love transcending the Devil himself, his most sinister tricks and deceives, is fairy-talish, of course, but when done thus, it's irresistible. It's better to become to a stone than to live in a loveless world of devilish design. Actors delivered their performances on a magnificently high scale. Once again the magic of cinema captivates me. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I love another film from director Marcel Carne, "Children of Paradise", so I had high expectations for this one which unfortunately the film didn't' live up to. It is a good movie, and shares the same female lead in Arletty, but isn't the masterpiece that "Children of paradise" is. That being said, this is still an interesting and well-shot film that is definitely worth a watch.Ultimately I did enjoy it and can recommend it to fans of foreign or classic cinema. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Wow! Une merveille du duo Carne-Prevert. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A beautiful poetic film about simply love conquering all. A clever concept of the devil sending 2 envoy's to a castle in Medieval times to create division & suffering. Filled with some scenes & lush stunning photography this film truly is worth the watch. The concepts in this film are excellent & the French Actor who plays the devil is sensational. Ultimately love stays strong & with beautiful costumes & music this film is just a real gem. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review bradley p A sad and emotionally gripping film that starts slow but builds into an excellent film. The meaning of love in this film is deep and very believable while the situations are surreal and dreamlike. A truly thought provoking film about love and what people will do for their true partners. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This Vichy-era period piece (escaping reality to the 15th century) by Carne and Prevert takes place in a dream world where envoys of the Devil can create mischief by casting romantic spells on those already devoted to others. True to any dream, the pacing is languorous but when you settle into its rhythm you might be swept along by its gentle ministrations. Here we see couples professing their love for each other -- but when the Devil himself shows up, can they defy his willful (and witty) efforts to tear them down? Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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