A Very Long Engagement (2004)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

It had been a long time since I last watched this film, but one of my suitemates enjoys French film and wanted to see it after I described the plot to her. However, I didn't really remember much else beyond that. Jean-Pierre Jeunet makes rather quirky films, and A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT is no exception. There is a sense that the world he depicts could exist, and it helps that the story has an actual historical setting, but there will always be a few things that seem off-kilter or just a little weird. Weirdness done or its own sake can be off-putting, but I feel like there was a good amount here that helped to round out what were very endearing characters. In general, there was a sweetness that provided excellent counterpoint to the horrors of war that are periodically depicted. Of course, the story itself is a large part of this. Audrey Tautou's character goes on a mission to find her fiancé who went missing during the war. She never gives up hope that he might still be alive, even when things don't look they will turn out OK. A lot of French films (at least the well-known ones) are known for being downbeat and/or having depressing endings. I liked that this film is more positive and hope-filled. The only mild gripe I have is that it might take a little too long to get to the eventual destination. Not quite patience-testing, but surely the script could have been tightened a little bit. Still, this was a wonderful story told with great performances and a generous helping of visual panache. Highly recommended, especially for people who like foreign films.

a rare film. for the soft images and delicate acting. for the theme of love in war time and the manner to do it different but other illustrations of same subject. for a splendid chemistry between the lead actors and for the mix between story, colors and the flavor of fairy tale. Audrey Tatou does an admirable job. not only for the magic realism of the trip of Mathilde but for the force of silence. short, a kind of oasis. for ball of memories, emotions and challenges. for romanticism. and for the precise delicacy of a story about the essence of each war - the small lives of ordinary people and theirs dedication to discover the truth. sure, the theme is far to be new. but Jeunet gives to it the right tone, colors and actors.

It's France after the first world war. Mathilde Donnay (Audrey Tautou) has been told that her beloved fiancé Manech Langonnet supposedly died. He and four others were accused of self-mutilation and forced into no-man's land to their deaths. Mathilde refuses to believe and starts investigating. Despite disability from polio and governmental bureaucracy, she finds witnesses who fill in parts of the story.This is a beautiful looking movie. It is a real artistic endeavor. Tautou is great. However, the drama is limited to finding out what happened to Manech. It's a series of little snippets of Manech. Then it's Tautou rolling around interviewing various people which is less compelling. The structure simply makes half of the movie not that interesting. It's still looks great.

A powerful and emotional war drama from French auteur Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Audrey Tautou leads us through an engaging and well-crafted story which sweeps us into the world of its characters, whom are established and well developed as the story progresses. The film itself is visually arresting with stunning cinematography. It was actually Bruno Delbonnel's visuals that acted as one of the man aspects that allured my interest in the film, it's a visual powerhouse blending the gritty conventions of war with scenes of a more romantic and dramatic style. A harrowing and emotional account of World War I from the perspective of French soldiers and civilians.