Pauline and Paulette

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09/04/2010 A wonderfully sweet and simple film, sentimental but never sappy. I found it completely absorbing thanks to outstanding performances and great art direction, I especially loved the use of colour. I have not come across a film that portrays someone that is mentally challenged (and their caregiver,) in a way that felt this authentic. See more 08/10/2009 This is one of those cases where I see a film and think that I should be immensely impressed by it when taking into account all the different elements at work, but yet I feel I've been left a bit underwhelmed. "Pauline & Paulette" has a lot of things going for it, and don't get me wrong, it's really a very accomplished and compelling film, but as a whole it seems to lack something. The premise is interesting, emotional, yet commendably realistic. The story doesn't shy away from the fact that looking after a sick relative is extremely tough and that rewards in that situation may be very few and subtle, indeed if existing at all. van derGroen and Petersen offer amazingly touching and raw scenes, even as the overall tone remains comedic and even light. I guess I just didn't get a grip of the movie because all the elements from the most grim to the most lightweight didn't really find a way to coexist in a natural way. At the end I felt frustratingly as if I hadn't really gotten to see all the potential fulfilled. Looking back I think that "Pauline & Paulette" didn't just get stuck with its premise without taking it further as I originally thought. Here's a film I think often about, especially when the future of our elders, eventually including my generation is being discussed. We may all end up being very dependant of the help of the people we might manage to keep close to us during our ever lengthening lives. See more 12/27/2008 A sensitive and emotional portrayal of a mentally disabled woman and her family's journey to understanding and acceptance. Beautifully executed photography captured the rich Flemish imagery. Van der Groen, Petersen, Bergmans, and others inject a humanness that might be otherwise lost by other less skilled actors. A moving story I recommend to anyone. See more 10/26/2008 OK I guess... great acting...subject matter is a bit scary! See more 08/10/2008 Inspriring movie, but terrible acting at times. See more 05/10/2008 This movie is an excellent movie with a deeply moving story line and a subtle hint of comedy. See more Read all reviews

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