VividSimon Simply Perfect

Console best movie i've ever seen.

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Adeel Hail Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

groovycuvee One of the most satisfying films I've seen. A bit obtuse but very well done if you are fond of tongue in cheek humor, outstanding portrayals, great direction and cinematography.The short version: This a whimsy that follows an aging Casanova and an eclectic group of Frenchmen as they travel through the French countryside in a coach during the time of the French Revolution. It's a comedy presented with delicacy and intellect and the cinematography is outstanding. It may or may not strike you as outstanding, as it did me, but it is so worth the time it will take to find it and see it two or three times.I just read the first posted review and had to laugh out loud. Aw shucks yawl, if it's so bad, why are copies on VHS selling for $300 to $400? I lost my copy to a friend who borrowed many times and never returned anything. Shame on her.If anyone knows where I can find a copy on VHS to dub, I'd be so appreciative. Thanks and do take a peek. "groovycuvee@netscape.net".

kierkegaard13 I am not a fan of French movies, especially since I watched Queen Margot. This movie did nothing to change my view. I don't like the way it is scripted, edited, and the unreveling of plot. Nevertheless, this does not mean my opinion on the movie is low. Movie is actually quite good. Only big complaint that I have about it is those little historical episodes, which are quite unnerving. Certain knowledge of French history is prerequisite for watching the movie and no one minute stories are going to help people get better outlook on it.Actor portraying Restif was annoying (I really can't remember his name). Marchello Mastroiani, needless to say, was remarkable. Characters in the movie are by most part quite commical, especially Restif and M Jacob. Comtesse is annoying and her sluttiness becomes such an obstacle to enjoying the movie most of the time.In general, this is a good movie, just that I didn't like it. I give it seven out of ten.

Nicolas Martin I frankly don't find much value in movie reviews, amateur or professional, so I won't belabor my points. Simply put, this is the smartest film I've ever seen. A coherent plot and intelligent dialog are critical to my movie pleasure, and this one has them. It is so good that it is almost novelistic, which is not to say that it could have been taken from a novel. Some review guide said of this movie that it is "talk, talk, talk." Exactly! The conversations are witty, charming, and often funny. Be advised that this is not akin to the insipid "My Dinner With Andre," with its metaphysical posturing. One must say this carefully about any movie, but there are actually things to learn from this film, though it is far more entertaining than didactic. The acting is mature and magnificent. I doubt that Mastroianni was ever in a better role. Jean-Louis Barrault and Hanna Schygulla are brilliant. This, along with his other excellent films, should have made director Scola one of the titans of modern cinema. Instead it has never made it to DVD and you will be fortunate to ever see it. (Update: It is now available as an all- region Blu-Ray.)

chouan While Louis XVI is fleeing Paris, a stagecoach travels the same route. The passengers discuss philosophy and politics, they meet Casanova on his way to Germany, they arrive in Varennes to witness the arrest of the King. It is an interesting movie, sometimes pretentious, sometimes brilliant. The cast is excellent and makes up for its shortcomings.