“I am by nature a realist, and the bourgeoisie by its very essence hates realism.” The bourgeoisie is cowardly. She's afraid of life. And you made me afraid of life. You would confine me to the confines of decency, put me in the clutches of life, where all the values of life are distorted, false, vulgar. “Vulgarity – yes, just like that – is the basis of bourgeois sophistication and culture.” Jack London by Martin Eden.
In the background of what Allen shoots in Europe - because of a sex scandal and the refusal of American studios to cooperate with him; Allen safely began to work in France. This is the fourth work that takes place in French interiors and, in principle, the first painting in French. So to feel the atmosphere, I looked in the original language. In manner and style, there is a direct connection with the film “A Rainy Day in New York” and a little L.N. Tolstoy (and we know Woody Allen’s reverent attitude to the classics of Russian literature).
It turned out somewhat old-fashioned (however, as always), with theatrical and chamber notes. Here the director shows how much he loves Paris. In the genre, a mix of crime, romance and satire over the elite layer of society with a cynical essence. The subject is familiar and already “run”. It is necessary to watch because of the acting works. - Lou de Laage and Melville Poupo. Very good, pulsating with the right heart
rhythm is play.
In general: Allen did not discover anything new, but simply shaded the atmosphere that was in “Sensation” (2006), “Jasmine” (2013) and Match Point (2005).
For those who love Allen, the film will be remembered. I really liked it. We watched 6 people together. And everyone loves Allen.The film is good, definitely. 😘