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      Moscow, Belgium

      Released Dec 19, 2008 1h 42m Comedy Drama Romance List
      93% 40 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score A weary single mother (Barbara Sarafian) becomes involved with an ex-convict (Jurgen Delnaet). Read More Read Less
      Moscow, Belgium

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      A low-key delight, Moscow, Belgium enlivens its fairly standard story with sharply drawn characters and an outstanding lead performance from Barbara Sarafian.

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      Jason N Loved this film. If you havn't watched it. I would say, - Go fo it. You won't be sorry. The content is fresh and warm. The film has a good ending, and that's important. If you like a family oriented Love Story, Then this is it for you. It's not too over the top nor does it fall flat. It's a good film. My rating is 9 out of 10. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member I always review a movie right after I watch it but somehow I missed writing about this one. Here is what I remember a few years later. I loved the story and the characters. I enjoyed being part of a real life family with real life struggles. I recommend this film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A truly HILARIOUS budding love story! What it lacks in originality it makes up in the unconventional characters. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member some very funny phrases. Excellent performance from Barbara Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Life is messy, and "normal" is something everyone wants but rarely gets. No one knows that more than Matty, the main character of Moscow, Belgium (instead of the Belgian title -- Collision in Belgium -- which is way better). She's been living her life according to a 20-year-old dream and ends up unhappy because of it. The characters and situations are real and complicated, which make for a strong plot and a more convincing story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting take on the old romantic comedy formula, that follows the playbook fairly faithfully. But still, the idea of a younger man and an older woman as played by these actors made it work for this viewer. Both Matty (Barbara Sarafian) and Johnny (Jurgen Delnaet) are volatile characters and when these two collide (literally) sparks definitely fly. Matty's husband has been shacking up with his 22 year-old lover, but isn't willing to cut his ties to Matty. And Johnny is a recovering alcoholic who has been in trouble with the law in the past. Matty seems caught between a rock and a hard place and whenever she seems ready to choose which direction to move, complications arise. This viewer was deeply invested in seeing Matty find the happy life she once swore she would have. A solid supporting cast and a solid story helped but I credit the two main actors on a terrific performance. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Patrick Peters Empire Magazine Involving domestic drama that lingers a little too long at the kitchen sink. Rated: 3/5 Jun 5, 2020 Full Review Drew Toal Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row Van Rompaey constructs the film with a delightful sense of whimsy, accentuated by the Amelie-like score by Tuur Florizoone. Rated: 3/4 Jul 7, 2019 Full Review Michael Sragow Baltimore Sun Barbara Sarafian provides a full-bodied portrait of mature female strength as a mother named Matty in Moscow, Belgium. Rated: 3/4 Jun 12, 2009 Full Review Tricia Olszewski Washington City Paper The film's portrait of a middle-class family and its daily clashes, both major and minor, is spot-on. May 28, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A weary single mother (Barbara Sarafian) becomes involved with an ex-convict (Jurgen Delnaet).
      Director
      Christophe Van Rompaey
      Screenwriter
      Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem, Pat Van Beirs
      Production Co
      A Private View
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama, Romance
      Original Language
      Dutch
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 19, 2008, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 11, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 42m