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If one knew anything about the history of cinema over the past half century, and screened the recently released French film Coup de Chance, said viewer might be thinking...
Interesting homage to Woody Allen.
And they'd be incorrect, as it's pure Allen, and one of his finest films over the past twenty years or so.
A romanic thriller with a cast not terribly known to domestic audiences, a jazz score, meticulously photographed by the great Vittorio Storaro in hues reminiscent of silent era tints, and typically Allenesque dialogue that occasionally moves faster than the sub-titles can keep up.
A storyline, with nods to Brief Encounter, Indiscreet and others, that seems to turn on a dime from innocent meet and greet to dangerous interlude to dark thriller.
One of the interesting things here is that it's being released via MPI, a definite indie, as one must presume that majors are fearful of retribution. And if that's the case, it's more than a pity, as Mr. Allen is one of the top filmmakers of the generation.
As noted, color may have some scratching heir heads or wondering if it's been restored by an entity known for bold yellow skies, but that's not the case. These are Mr. Storaro's colors.
They're seldom without a tint, ranging from lovely warm exteriors to the extreme, cold interiors to the extreme. It's quite a ride, and try to keep track as you might with the silent cinema. Let's see... day, night, candle-lit...
Absolutely worth your time, as long as you either speak French or are quick reader.
Interestingly, 2.00:1 was selected as aspect ratio for the digitally shot film.
Image
Forensic - 10
NSD - 10
Audio – 10 ( DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 9
Slipcover rating - n/a
Highly Recommended
RAH
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Interesting homage to Woody Allen.
And they'd be incorrect, as it's pure Allen, and one of his finest films over the past twenty years or so.
A romanic thriller with a cast not terribly known to domestic audiences, a jazz score, meticulously photographed by the great Vittorio Storaro in hues reminiscent of silent era tints, and typically Allenesque dialogue that occasionally moves faster than the sub-titles can keep up.
A storyline, with nods to Brief Encounter, Indiscreet and others, that seems to turn on a dime from innocent meet and greet to dangerous interlude to dark thriller.
One of the interesting things here is that it's being released via MPI, a definite indie, as one must presume that majors are fearful of retribution. And if that's the case, it's more than a pity, as Mr. Allen is one of the top filmmakers of the generation.
As noted, color may have some scratching heir heads or wondering if it's been restored by an entity known for bold yellow skies, but that's not the case. These are Mr. Storaro's colors.
They're seldom without a tint, ranging from lovely warm exteriors to the extreme, cold interiors to the extreme. It's quite a ride, and try to keep track as you might with the silent cinema. Let's see... day, night, candle-lit...
Absolutely worth your time, as long as you either speak French or are quick reader.
Interestingly, 2.00:1 was selected as aspect ratio for the digitally shot film.
Image
Forensic - 10
NSD - 10
Audio – 10 ( DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Worth your attention - 9
Slipcover rating - n/a
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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