Not exactly deep philosophical concepts, but this film doesn't need all that. It is the timeless tale of teens coming of age and parent-teen relations.
Sophie Marceau burst on the scene with a great performance here. I wanted to become a teen again so I could fall in love with her character Vic and slow dance with her. So pretty, nice, sweet, wearing her heart on her sleeve, trying to cope with teen angst, first love, going to a new school, her parents' marital problems, dealing with her parents' rules, it's all there. Yes it is billed as a comedy and there were some very funny moments, like the one with all the fathers outside of the party trying to figure out how to get their kids out of there, when really the party is pretty mild. The great grandmother was a hoot, as she did her best to help Vic navigate through her first love, among other life issues.
It is a fair snapshot of an era in Paris that has come and gone. The eternal generation gap is played out, but people are forgiven and move on, which is a sign of hope for the current generation of endless cynics to perhaps learn from.
Very entertaining, and a very fun ride. Just watched it twice but will watch it many more times. They keep playing the same music but if they are going to do that they picked a really nice song. One that will kind of stick with you.
Make no mistake about it, though, this is Sophie Marceau's movie all the way. I just can't find the words to say how wonderful she is, as a beautiful woman, here a pretty teen, her great and versatile acting ability which even though we know she had some good training later on, here it seems like she was just born to act. Now it is 40 years later and she is just as enchanting as ever. And this movie has really lasted all these years without losing its appeal.
Sophie Marceau burst on the scene with a great performance here. I wanted to become a teen again so I could fall in love with her character Vic and slow dance with her. So pretty, nice, sweet, wearing her heart on her sleeve, trying to cope with teen angst, first love, going to a new school, her parents' marital problems, dealing with her parents' rules, it's all there. Yes it is billed as a comedy and there were some very funny moments, like the one with all the fathers outside of the party trying to figure out how to get their kids out of there, when really the party is pretty mild. The great grandmother was a hoot, as she did her best to help Vic navigate through her first love, among other life issues.
It is a fair snapshot of an era in Paris that has come and gone. The eternal generation gap is played out, but people are forgiven and move on, which is a sign of hope for the current generation of endless cynics to perhaps learn from.
Very entertaining, and a very fun ride. Just watched it twice but will watch it many more times. They keep playing the same music but if they are going to do that they picked a really nice song. One that will kind of stick with you.
Make no mistake about it, though, this is Sophie Marceau's movie all the way. I just can't find the words to say how wonderful she is, as a beautiful woman, here a pretty teen, her great and versatile acting ability which even though we know she had some good training later on, here it seems like she was just born to act. Now it is 40 years later and she is just as enchanting as ever. And this movie has really lasted all these years without losing its appeal.