Parapluies de Cherbourg, Les (1964)
Every once in a while I like to watch something different—enrich my cinematic experience. I read a few things about the The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) and thought I would give it a chance.
I’m not a fan of musicals (still haven’t watched Chicago (2002) and don’t intend to) but enjoyed Singin’ In The Rain (1952). My rental copy of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has been sitting downstairs for over a month so I thought it was time to expand my horizons.
The opening title sequence was interesting—great use of colour, interesting camera angles etc. Then the auto mechanics started singing and every single one of them just looked so happy. Too happy. And then they started to prance around.
I grabbed the remote and hit the DISPLAY. 10 minutes elapsed, 77 minutes to go. A few seconds later I hit the STOP button. I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t finish it. I tried. I don’t have to like French musicals or watch them to appreciate French film any more than I do.
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Comments
This is funny. The film was playing at Cinematheque last night and we were going to go. Glad I can rent it on DVD and decide how much I want to see! But you must admit, Catherine Deneuve might make it all worthwhile!
Posted by: james on July 15, 2005 11:10 AM
I would recommend watching Belle de Jour (1967) over Les Parapluies de Cherbourg if you want to see Catherine Deneuve. Interesting film and no singing French guys!
Posted by: Jay on July 15, 2005 11:17 AM
