Under the Roofs of Paris

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scott s 07/05/2016 Such a wonderful comedy right when silent films were transitioning to talkies. Clair's innovation helped pave the way for sound in movies. The one thing that I loved about this movie is how joy and loved thrived in a deteriorating Paris See more 10/09/2015 There's some creative use of the "new" technology of sound, but there's little else. See more 11/25/2013 The kind of affectionately vivacious, musically stirring, playfully sarcastic and emotionally meandering cinema only the French could produce. See more 07/22/2012 Are French women really this terrible, or are French filmmakers just misogynistic? See more 06/12/2012 This is my first Rene Clair film and it is a magnificent one. It's a film about a love triangle between a young woman, a street singer and a gangster. It's funny, thrilling, moving and goes into unexpected directions. This was made in 1930 and it's one of the early sound films with some scenes playing out kind of like a silent movie. It also features some highly inventive use of sound and music. The ending is a bit unexpected but very satisfying nevertheless. See more 06/04/2012 Lacks focus and tone, but the performances and camerawork make up for the missteps. See more Read all reviews

Under the Roofs of Paris

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