Pretty Good

Fantastic!

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

I literally had no idea what I was watching when I turned this on, having selected it on the sole fact that it had Marion Cotillard. two and a half hours later, I cannot believe how wonderful this movie was. The acting was so completely and entirely natural. Any one of the characters could have been someone that I know, and many of them reminded me of people that I know well. The dynamic, which is sometimes trying and stressful, between the various combinations of friends is so perfectly captured, I am blown away. This is a story about friendship and trials, and its true the one sentence synopsis of the story would probably sound quite boring, but this movie was far from it. Two and a half hours blew by without me even noticing. There were some truly funny scenes - the guy cursing at the rice - and the ending had me crying for about 10 minutes straight (though this could be because of Cotillard, I can't hardly see her cry without crying myself). I know this review probably seems scatter-brained. I just really want to tip my hat to the amazing actors, screenwriters, and director who made this.

the film is shot very realistic way. some of the character types you may find between your friends. and the situation having vacation with friends is quite similar to reality. that's what made me to watch this movie for 2 hours.the most important part of the movie is final. which is just brilliant! that's what makes this movie valuable.the movie shows the devaluation of friendship, when humans are too much self-oriented and they think of just their own problems,care abut their comfort, and friend is realized as part of the comfort. they forget that friendship should be more, then just spending time together and having fun. unfortunately the characters realize this only after death of Ludo..watch it with friends!

I love this movie! French actors are simply the best and everyone delivers top-notch performances. Superbly directed, written and acted - my very favorite is Benoit Magimel as Vincent, who thinks he's in love with Cluzet's Max. Francois Cluzet gives his best ever comedic performance. I'm not familiar with Valerie Bonnetton, but her scene when she really lets Max have it for his boorish behavior is a standout. Gilles Lellouche deserved his Cesar nomination for his selfish self-absorbed yet likable frenchman who has a case of arrested development. The actor who plays Antoine was new to me and quite good in his role. Marion Cotillard plays neurotic women very well. I was unfamiliar with some of the other actors and I enjoyed all of their performances.I always find it interesting when they use English language music in french movies - do they not have as much attachment to french songs and performers? This movie is definitely worth spending the time to watch and enjoy! The film is long, a little over 2 1/2 hours, but I was engaged throughout - wished it wouldn't end.

I really enjoyed this movie. I liked the way it was filmed and directed. A good story, the script was tight, the actors very good and I engaged well in their characters. None of them were particularly likable either. I loved the sound track too, some great tunes. A shock for me was the ending, last 10 minutes. It appeared tacked on, as if the producer's wife said to him if you don't stick this on, no more amour for you Cherie. To me it almost ruined the movie, so turn it off about 10 minutes from the end, you'll know when. It would have got 10 stars from me but for that. But having said that if you're into Hollywood style huggy, tears and let it all out crap in slow mo with a wincingly appropriate tune, let it roll.