Hollywood, Je T'aime, with Chad Allen leading a fabulous supporting cast, is charming and almost hopelessly romantic in a way. Sometimes, running away from love is not really an option.
I liked this one. It moved very quickly near the beginning and end, but had some nice slow parts in the middle. I loved how the movie hopped back and forth into dreams at times to both explain the back story, and weave in current plot points.
One thing most American audiences won't like about it is the ending, since it's not the typical "happy ending". That said, I personally liked the ending, having come to expect open plot points and quick endings in French cinema. :)
I guess they can't all be winners. Though we WERE warned, as this was a French film. French guy gets dumped, is depressed in Paris. So he goes to California, and realizes he's just as depressed in California. So he goes back to Paris.
There were a few comments about the audio quality. Not sure that this was an issue with the format that we used. I'm thinking now that it was just the sound engineering of the movie? Someone mentioned that the music was loud during a dialogue. So I'm not sure what to say.
Ballot comment: (on a HANNAH FREE ballot) Since there is no time after the movie to write on this, I'll review last night's movie now: "Hollywood Je T'aime" was pretty lame. Chad Allen's acting was the only interesting part. I expect "Hannah Free" to be pretty good, but I'll tell you this weekend.
Ballot comment from Jim C.: The end was very weak, but the rest of the film was good. All the supporting actors were actually more engaging than the lead. He didn't bring much to his character.
Ballot comment: I liked the color changes between black & white and bright colors (America). Many tilmes very artistic -- in cab with green and red on plexy glass.
Ballot comment from Hannah P.: There was a great message about experiencing new things to grow as a person and about meeting new people and their contribution to one's growth.
Hollywood, Je T'aime, with Chad Allen leading a fabulous supporting cast, is charming and almost hopelessly romantic in a way. Sometimes, running away from love is not really an option.
I liked this one. It moved very quickly near the beginning and end, but had some nice slow parts in the middle. I loved how the movie hopped back and forth into dreams at times to both explain the back story, and weave in current plot points.
ReplyDeleteOne thing most American audiences won't like about it is the ending, since it's not the typical "happy ending". That said, I personally liked the ending, having come to expect open plot points and quick endings in French cinema. :)
I guess they can't all be winners. Though we WERE warned, as this was a French film. French guy gets dumped, is depressed in Paris. So he goes to California, and realizes he's just as depressed in California. So he goes back to Paris.
ReplyDeleteTypical French movie.
There were a few comments about the audio quality. Not sure that this was an issue with the format that we used. I'm thinking now that it was just the sound engineering of the movie? Someone mentioned that the music was loud during a dialogue. So I'm not sure what to say.
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Since there is no time after the movie to write on this, I'll review last night's movie now: "Hollywood Je T'aime" was pretty lame. Chad Allen's acting was the only interesting part. I expect "Hannah Free" to be pretty good, but I'll tell you this weekend.
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ReplyDeleteNot really that enjoyable. Too much pot and sadness. The film had potential, but ...
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ReplyDeleteSweet story - black & White "Oz" effect was interesting. But you could not HEAR dialogue!
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ReplyDeleteSound not real good in parts.
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ReplyDeleteGood fluff.
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ReplyDeleteHe looks like Adrien Brody.
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ReplyDeleteLove having openly gay good actor Chad Allen in this!
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ReplyDeleteAudio could have been clearer.
Ballot comment from Jim C.:
ReplyDeleteThe end was very weak, but the rest of the film was good. All the supporting actors were actually more engaging than the lead. He didn't bring much to his character.
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ReplyDeleteStrangely charming and captivating. Jerome's encounter with America -- marginalized individuals welcome him.
Ballot comment from Steve W.:
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the film. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteGood but a slightly awkward movie that could not get out of its own way.
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ReplyDeleteRefreshingly good!
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ReplyDeleteDelightfully un-American.
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ReplyDeleteVery touching portrayal of the outsiders as the most human and caring, accepting people.
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ReplyDeleteI liked the color changes between black & white and bright colors (America). Many tilmes very artistic -- in cab with green and red on plexy glass.
Ballot comment from A.L.:
ReplyDeleteOnly average in every dimension.
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ReplyDeleteWhy would he choose France over the US? Lame.
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ReplyDeleteSometimes people are in our lives for a short time & that is all it is. The movie made that point well.
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ReplyDeleteGenerally slow - several times words were unintelligible because was too loud - but likeable characters.
Ballot comment from Lee S.:
ReplyDeleteGreat film! Liked the lead.
Ballot comment from Donna S.:
ReplyDeleteGood actor, Eric Benet -- very enchanting. Really fine. Excellent movie.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent. Just funny and crazy.
Ballot comment from Hannah P.:
ReplyDeleteThere was a great message about experiencing new things to grow as a person and about meeting new people and their contribution to one's growth.
Ballot comment from Dennis F.:
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Fun and French.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent but ending was kind of weird.
Ballot comment from Chris R.:
ReplyDeleteExcellent movie - well filmed - poor audio quality. Thanks!