Plustown
A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.
Rich Wright
Funny thing, falling in love with a slob. You might think he's the bee's knees, but your family and friends may feel differently... and some may be more eager to display their disapproval than others. Here, an attractive young French lady is married to Mr Perfect, but becomes a widow at an early age when he goes out for a bike ride. As soon as he put them headphones on, after declaring undying affection for his wife, I knew he was a goner. You get a sixth sense for these kind of things, when you've seen as many movies as I have.Instead of mourning, she spends the next four years concentrating solely on work... and it's there, one day, she randomly kisses a Swede called Markus. She has no idea why she did it, but thanks to her unprovoked actions, Markus is now besotted with her. And so, now begins a strange romance, between a gorgeous career girl and a kind, but rather scruffy bearded older chap. Their interactions are frequently endearing, and we want them to get together... regardless of what anyone else says.It lacks the wit and pizazz to be a truly memorable romcom, but at the end of the day, all you need in a film like this is a sympathetic central couple, and a few relatable parts which will provoke nods of recognition and smiles from any watching lovebirds. Plus of course, being set in Paris, a scene at night with the Eiffel Tower glowing in the background. Has there ever been a flick of the genre, Funny thing, falling in love with a slob. You might think he's the bee's knees, but your family and friends may feel differently... and some may be more eager to display their disapproval than others. Here, an attractive young French lady is married to Mr Perfect, but becomes a widow at an early age when he goes out for a bike ride. As soon as he put them headphones on, after declaring undying affection for his wife, I knew he was a goner. You get a sixth sense for these kind of things, when you've seen as many movies as I have.Instead of mourning, she spends the next four years concentrating solely on work... and it's there, one day, she randomly kisses a Swede called Markus. She has no idea why she did it, but thanks to her unprovoked actions, Markus is now besotted with her. And so, now begins a strange romance, between a gorgeous career girl and a kind, but rather scruffy bearded older chap. Their interactions are frequently endearing, and we want them to get together... regardless of what anyone else says.It lacks the wit and pizazz to be a truly memorable romcom, but at the end of the day, all you need in a film like this is a sympathetic central couple, and a few relatable parts which will provoke nods of recognition and smiles from any watching lovebirds. Plus of course, being set in Paris, a scene at night with the Eiffel Tower glowing in the background. Has there ever been a flick of the genre, set at this location, that hasn't? 6/10 6/10
cskoog
This is a much better film than has been generally recognized. Props to Tatou for choosing this project. It is not a romantic comedy, though there are many occasions for laughter. It is about love and loss, grief and healing. Maybe even more, it is about our culture, whose pervasive artificiality and interpersonal politics need to make real things seem weird and out of place. There is a Bergmanesque (eg: 'Swedish') subsurface to this light-footed film. As you watch it, consider the fates Tatou's character avoids by rejecting each invitation to 'normalcy'...The film is beautifully shot, colored, and lit. The script is marvelously economical: every line is necessary. Finally, the music is ideal for allowing the intentions of the filmmaker to sink in.
markpucuchu
Some movies are best seen in their original language without subtitles, some dubbed in your own language and some just with subtitles. La Delicatesse is a film which should be seen in French without subtitles which is how it impacts the viewer most. And rather than the 6 it gets on average rises to a more deserved 8.5 IMO. Romantic comedy for those in need of love. Works if you're in or out of a relationship. I still don't get the reason Nathalie kisses Marcus but everything after that makes sense, even feels very realistic as I can associate with most of the elements of the central theme of the movie, from Marcus's point of view to her boss's point of view having encountered both situations. The film is sweet and carries you on a dream, but isn't this what films are best for? Makes very nice viewing on cold winter nights.
Dan Edwards
Audrey Tautou is my favorite actress and on that basis I went to watch the film. Oh my goodness, even she couldn't save this movie. Marlon Brando once famously said, that the actor always gets the blame for a bad movie but it is usually the script.The story is diabolical...it is terrible and stinks. I try to stay awake watching the movie and there is no story. It is very boring. The highlight is watching the Eiffel Tower and that is about it.There is some French comedy and parody. My partner who fell asleep the intelligent one, mentions the Swede watching President Obama on television. I miss it. The other I picked up on is corporate culture ... Swedes are using like the Germans obsessive compulsive; precise and on time, is half an hour early to the meeting.I came out of the movie yawning. What a waste of time that was. I'm grizzly that I wasted my money and time watching this movie. Incredibly boring. I want my money back!
