L'Emploi du temps is alright, but I found it nowhere near as impressive as L'Adversaire. In this film, the main character Jean-Marc Faure deals with pretty much the same dilemma, and like Vincent, he is incapable of facing reality. But as a psychological portrait, L'adversaire offers so much more. Jean-Marc Faure's (excellent role of Daniel Auteuil) seemingly placid behaviour is extremely disquieting, whereas Vincent (Aurélien Recoing) stays a rather vague character throughout the film. Not for a second his inner struggle and loneliness are as painfully tangible as in L'Adversaire. And that's exactly the sort of feelings an actor should arouse and express in such a delicate role. No thumbs down for L'Emploi du temps, the film has enough to offer, especially when you see it before L'Adversaire. But if you want to see a really chilling film, based on the same story, there's only one thing to do. Go to your video rental store.
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