La Vie en Rose (2007)

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This biopic of Edith Piaf won lots of awards and lots of praise from audiences and reviewers. I don’t have a lot to say about this movie.

The beginning of the movie, especially the scenes in the brothel, were surreal and interesting.

Unfortunately, once Piaf discovered drugs, the movie became dull very fast.  The zipping back in forth through time didn’t help me concentrate either. According to this film, she seems to have been either oblivious to her surroundings or rebuffing most everyone. The movie failed to inspire me to learn more about her life.

It’s actually Piaf’s own vocals.  I fast-forwarded to the musical numbers but even her singing was muted or slurred over in places.

A. O. Scott’s review

Persepolis the Movie (2007)

Cover of Persepolis

I’ve only read volume one of this graphic novel but I highly recommend it. The story is honest and straightforward. The art work is simple and effective. I’m really looking forward to seeing the movie. The quote below is from ifilm.com

Based on Marjane Satrapi’s best-selling graphic novel, the poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution.