Model Shop

PG

Released Feb 11, 1969

1 hr. 30 min.

Drama

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83%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

46%

250+ Ratings

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With the threat of the Vietnam draft looming over his head and the realities of unemployment sinking in, 26-year-old Californian George Matthews (Gary Lockwood) becomes increasingly hopeless about his future. Failing to relate to his live-in girlfriend, Gloria (Alexandra Hay), the young man finds himself drawn to Lola (Anouk Aimée), a model whom he photographs. In a desperate bid to make a meaningful connection, George decides to take a chance on having a romantic tryst with Lola.

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This film was made in 1969. The Vietnam War hangs over the protagonist's head. George (Gary Lockwood) is alienated from everything. He lives in an oil field. His girlfriend broken up with him. He cannot pay his car note. No one will lend him money. He got drafted. George followed a girl to the "Model Shop", where he falls in love with Cecile (Anouk Aimee). He does not know the person, yet he loves her. Yawn ! This creep talks about mortality. He talks about love. Yet he is self absorbed and he pouts. The film ends with George telling Cecile's roommate, Barbara over the phone that he wants to start again. Even the supposed renaissance offered to him by Cecilia is cheap and meaningless.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Chun P

An exploration of existential angst in LA during the mid-1960s. Reminiscent of Antonioni's interest in middle-class ennui. Which were addressed in his trilogies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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As a model enthusiast was hoping to watch a film about model shops like https://model-universe.com however it had nothing to do with model shops and was hard to follow.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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This movie made no sense, but it was lovely to look at.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Aimless and ambling in the best sort of fashion—and the mid-60s fashion on display the here, from the colorful clothes to the convertible cars, is itself of the best sort—Jacques Demy's first American film seems to perfectly capture its time and its place, even if it doesn't always capture your attention.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

This film will take you to the last days of the 60's Revolution. The moral of the story..? Don't be like George.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Jacques Demy

Director

Anouk Aimée

Lola

Gary Lockwood

George Matthews

Alexandra Hay

Gloria

Carol Cole

Barbara

Tom Holland

Gerry

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For those who can land on its wavelength, it's an attractive and offbeat picture, almost as interested in its Los Angeles setting as in its central characters.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 29, 2021

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Cole Smithey

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This is a movie you can dream into, even as nightmare glimpses of American sexual repression and capitalist culture of greed and war come and go.

Rated: B+

Feb 12, 2020

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Paul Schrader

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Model Shop doesn't look like the failure of an accomplished film-maker, but like the work of a hippie-come-lately hack.

Jan 24, 2020

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Mattie Lucas

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Always vibrantly alive, capturing the indelible rhythm and hues of the streets of LA.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 3, 2019

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: B+

Jul 27, 2012

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Dennis Schwartz

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A brilliant bitter-sweet understated look at life in America during the Viet Nam War.

Rated: A

Oct 18, 2009

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Synopsis

With the threat of the Vietnam draft looming over his head and the realities of unemployment sinking in, 26-year-old Californian George Matthews (Gary Lockwood) becomes increasingly hopeless about his future. Failing to relate to his live-in girlfriend, Gloria (Alexandra Hay), the young man finds himself drawn to Lola (Anouk Aimée), a model whom he photographs. In a desperate bid to make a meaningful connection, George decides to take a chance on having a romantic tryst with Lola.

Director: Jacques Demy
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 1969, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2019

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