Réalisation:
Paul GreengrassPhotographie:
Ivan StrasburgMusique:
Rolfe KentActeurs·trices:
Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird, Nia Roberts, Ray Stevenson, Ruth Jones, Aneirin Hughes, Dilys Price, Robert BlytheRésumés(1)
Artiste raté mais facétieux, Richard Hopkins, par ailleurs passionné d'aviation est condamné à 120 heures de travaux d'intérêt général à la suite d'une de ses tentatives ratées. Il se retrouve ainsi contraint de tenir compagnie à une jeune fille handicapée, Jane, atteinte d'une sclérose latérale amyotrophique, qui vide petit à petit son corps de son énergie vitale. Au fil des jours, une complicité s'installe entre Richard et Jane ... (texte officiel du distributeur)
(plus)Critiques (3)
In Paul Greengrass's filmography, a romantic drama spiced with bitter humor stands out like a black sheep. However, the director showcased remarkable skills once again and flawlessly brought to life the highly impressive screenplay of one of the most peculiar film romances ever told. He accurately and precisely managed to gauge the right balance in developing the relationship between the main protagonists, knowing exactly when to make the viewer reach for a tissue and when to make them laugh (even if it's somewhat bittersweet). Despite its immense weight, the overall impact, resting on the actors' shoulders, was played out brilliantly. Kenneth Branagh was not overshadowed by Helena Bonham Carter's "affliction," and she portrayed her role with such precision that no one would pity her for the cruel fate she endured. Despite the film being somewhat predictable in its plot, and that the ending can be sensed from the first few minutes, it doesn't sell itself cheaply to the audience. Though imbued with a slightly melancholic atmosphere, paradoxically, after it ended, a tremendous wave of positivity overwhelmed me. And lately, even most romantic comedies fail to achieve that.
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There is none of the rawness and camera games typical of Greengrass, on the contrary, this is a surprisingly intimate work where it’s hard to find his signature. An enjoyable story, but surprisingly bland direction and, for me at least, an unconvincing performance by Bonham Carter.
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Dramatic, funny, romantic... Beautiful. Superb performances by Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter, one of the first great soundtracks by Rolfe Kent... In short, it’s beautiful to look at and to listen.
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