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I perhaps can understand why many haven't liked the film - particularly if this has been adapted from a novel. But I read about this film and it interested me in the sense that the origins of this concept can be traced back to Greek literature. So I went along expecting almost anything - I came away from this having understood what the film is saying and I really believe that this is the trick to enjoying the film on an artistic level. It bellies the disaster of the invasion of Iraq, the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and most particularly - 9/11. But that is only my perception, perhaps everyone reads something different from this heavily subtext-ed film. For me it delivers beautifully.

It's stark, brutal, honest and clear - but one must view with an open mind and take it's message into consideration. I gave it eight out of ten. Not a great film but definitely a very good one. Well done to the film-makers.

Though I watched this without the benefit of subtitles and I don't speak a word of French, this is one of the most beautiful films that I've seen. It's difficult to believe that the French or Canadian's didn't embrace this bold and imaginative film.

The colors, the music, the dance and the characters are brilliantly brought to the screen by Carole Laure and I gave it 10/10. Danielle Hubbard, Jean Marc Barr, Clara Furey and Mireille Thibault are perfectly cast.

Enchanting, provocative, enthralling. Hard to find, but if you get the chance, watch it. Remember, I can't speak French, but I love it and I believe you'll enjoy it.

Sadly this film has been trashed over and over. But Bette Davis actually saves this movie from being totally forgotten. It was our last opportunity to see her act before her passing in Oct 1989. She doesn't look anywhere near as bad as she thought she did; in the scene where she meets her new step-grandson, she looks very effective in her white ensemble.

It has it's funny moments, Bette is both dry and witty in her principal scenes and I'd love to see it out on DVD. I gave it 8 out of 10. No problems with the production design nor direction. Cohen made a courageous attempt to put together a quick fix storyline after Bette Davis walked out after one week's filming and I salute him for giving Bette a final opportunity to appear on screen. She's wonderful in her too few scenes. A complete riot. If only it could have been completed, this would have been quite a comedy.

Thanks to the cast and crew for working on this film after the difficulties. If they hadn't, we'd never have seen the scene's Bette did film.

I liked it!