
A musical drawing room farce set in Paris in October, 1925. Gilberte, in middle-age, flirts with men but loves her husband Georges, wishing he were more demonstrative. He's negotiating a deal with an American, Eric Thomson, who turns out to be Gilberte's first husband from an annulled and secret stateside marriage. Along with her sister Arlette, Gilberte begs Eric not to tell Georges about the marriage. Meanwhile, a young artist, Charly, pursues Gilberte while Arlette tries t... (Full plot summary below)
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A musical drawing room farce set in Paris in October, 1925. Gilberte, in middle-age, flirts with men but loves her husband Georges, wishing he were more demonstrative. He's negotiating a deal with an American, Eric Thomson, who turns out to be Gilberte's first husband from an annulled and secret stateside marriage. Along with her sister Arlette, Gilberte begs Eric not to tell Georges about the marriage. Meanwhile, a young artist, Charly, pursues Gilberte while Arlette tries to match him with the young Huguette, who loves him. Will Eric play along or try to re-win Gilberte's affection? Can Gilberte play one off against another? And who will manage to kiss whom on the lips?
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| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumI can't think of another French movie that's given me as much pleasure in years. |
| Mixed ReviewsGabriel ShanksCollapses under the weight of its own theatricality. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClinePerformances are hilariously camp and broad, yet somehow manage to get beneath the surface |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIf light opera is your thing, this one is lovable and soulful. |
| BBC.comJamie RussellThis is a triumph of style over substance. |
| User ReviewShirley CI like better the title of "Pas sur la bouche" I bought the soundtrack of this movie, it was great |
| User ReviewTrev BGREAT!!!! Resnais's film is never outdated! |
| User ReviewNicolas GCa fait quelques mois que je n'ai pas visionne ce film mais ce soir, j'ai une des musiques de ce film dans la tete. Un film musical comme je les aime, l'histoire est on ne peut plus amusante, quant aux acteurs, ils ont tous deja fait leurs preuves et ne parlons pas du realisateur... |
| User ReviewMel LThe first act is a bit slow, but the other two are a lot of fun, and the English subtitles have lines like "The stars above me spangle/My nerves are all a-jangle" (which might be a drawback if this weren't already a farce). |
| User ReviewMubin SThis movie felt like it jumped out of the pages of an Oscar Wilde play. Loved the songs and dances. I liked how it seemed like I was watching a play. Plus I love Audrey Tautou so the 1hr55min was worthwhile! |