Although I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie, I expected something a little better. Not that the movie is downright bad, but it wasn't properly what I expected.
I loved the simplicity and beauty of the french rural scenario and the acting by Antoine Hubert as Louis and Christine Pascal as Claire (Louis's mother). Christine Pascal was also a pretty woman, it's sad to know that she committed suicide.
The other actors, Richard Bohringer as Pelo, Anémone as Marcelle and Vanessa Guedj as Martine portray well their roles, but their characters aren't very likable. My biggest problems with this movie are mostly because of these 3 characters.
First off, seeing Marcelle slaughtering a rabbit alive ain't pretty to view. Made me completely hate Marcelle's character from the very start. That part alone was enough to kill the movie for me.
Second, Martine was too naughty for her age. She was only a child, she wasn't supposed to act sexually towards Louis like she often did. That is highly inappropriate for her age. Her actions were often puzzling.
Third, to see Pelo and Marcelle often arguing was unpleasant. Their discussions were often violent and sometimes went as far as domestic violence.
This movie had a remake in 1991 under the title 'Paradise', which I may or may not watch someday. I'm not sure, as my impression on the original wasn't the most favorable, which makes me have even more reservations about a remake.
I loved the simplicity and beauty of the french rural scenario and the acting by Antoine Hubert as Louis and Christine Pascal as Claire (Louis's mother). Christine Pascal was also a pretty woman, it's sad to know that she committed suicide.
The other actors, Richard Bohringer as Pelo, Anémone as Marcelle and Vanessa Guedj as Martine portray well their roles, but their characters aren't very likable. My biggest problems with this movie are mostly because of these 3 characters.
First off, seeing Marcelle slaughtering a rabbit alive ain't pretty to view. Made me completely hate Marcelle's character from the very start. That part alone was enough to kill the movie for me.
Second, Martine was too naughty for her age. She was only a child, she wasn't supposed to act sexually towards Louis like she often did. That is highly inappropriate for her age. Her actions were often puzzling.
Third, to see Pelo and Marcelle often arguing was unpleasant. Their discussions were often violent and sometimes went as far as domestic violence.
This movie had a remake in 1991 under the title 'Paradise', which I may or may not watch someday. I'm not sure, as my impression on the original wasn't the most favorable, which makes me have even more reservations about a remake.