Le Prénom

Commedia brillante ma anche riflessiva, con una premessa molto originale

A definitive winner boasting a clever script, smart dialogues, some truly monumental acting (Patrick Bruel, Valerie Benguigui, Charles Berling and Guillaume De Tonquedec are all exquisitely funny as well as remarkably precise in the few dramatic moments) and a wonderfully theatrical setting (it was based on a play anyway). There's a point at the start of the second part where things turn a little too self-serious but overall this is laugh-out-loud funny, realistic and filled with French finesse.

Le Prénom is a genuinely funny film, primarily set in a single location, that manages to make inane dinner conversation quite entertaining. The film's set-up is similar to Polanski's Carnage (2011), but with a distinct French flavour. The clash of characters balances ridiculousness with believability thanks to an excellent cast, who not only convincingly convey their characteristic neuroses but their longstanding familiarity. The film feels a little long overall, but is worth the watch.

It had its moments, but it was very hard to watch. Lots of cringe.

Good movie, lots of funny and witty remarks, a bit melodramatic before the end, but fun to watch.

I laughed and I gasped and I laughed. Then there was some drama. But still.

Hello Godard 2012, Hail Mary.