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Definitely one of the most gut-wrenching cop series out there. Every character is flawed, yet likable. The situations are almost always tense and the stress of being a police officer is very well expressed.
There was a one-year hiatus between season one and season two, due to a change in producers, but the quality of the series has not faltered one bit. The second season first episode (no spoilers here) will go down in history as being one the most frightening and shocking out there.
You can't help but like and relate to the lead characters, Benoît Chartier, played by Claude Legault, and Nick Beroff, played by Réal Bossé. Those of us familiar with Bossé have never seen him in such a dramatic role. One wonders where he channels all that angst from.
If you are fluent in French and looking for something that would be world famous if HBO produced it, look no further, 19-2 is it.
There was a one-year hiatus between season one and season two, due to a change in producers, but the quality of the series has not faltered one bit. The second season first episode (no spoilers here) will go down in history as being one the most frightening and shocking out there.
You can't help but like and relate to the lead characters, Benoît Chartier, played by Claude Legault, and Nick Beroff, played by Réal Bossé. Those of us familiar with Bossé have never seen him in such a dramatic role. One wonders where he channels all that angst from.
If you are fluent in French and looking for something that would be world famous if HBO produced it, look no further, 19-2 is it.
I remember seeing this movie in theaters almost 7 years ago, during the Holidays, and falling under its spell almost instantly.
The main element of the story, unknown to me at that time, was that soldiers on both sides of the War decided to call a truce on that night. And the following morning. Until...Like the title to this review says: How common sense almost prevailed. Almost. I won't go into spoilers here, I'll simply add that this movie is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, and how we need to find hope and common sense in each other in the heart of madness. Considering the recent events in Newtown CT, I think that's more appropriate than ever.
The acting is good, but I give special props to Gary Lewis, Dany Boon and Daniel Bruhl in their respective roles. Production values are good too. Best of all, the music.
The main element of the story, unknown to me at that time, was that soldiers on both sides of the War decided to call a truce on that night. And the following morning. Until...Like the title to this review says: How common sense almost prevailed. Almost. I won't go into spoilers here, I'll simply add that this movie is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, and how we need to find hope and common sense in each other in the heart of madness. Considering the recent events in Newtown CT, I think that's more appropriate than ever.
The acting is good, but I give special props to Gary Lewis, Dany Boon and Daniel Bruhl in their respective roles. Production values are good too. Best of all, the music.
We all have our favorite books that we would love to see transferred to the big screen. Problem is that when they are, we are often disappointed by the adaptation. Usually, those books are so clear in our minds, with a linear development until the conclusion, that we feel betrayed by the adaptation. Not so here.
Firstly, when I read that The Diving Bell and the Butterfly would be adapted, I was very skeptical as this book is probably the polar opposite of the typical blockbuster, and is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult books to adapt on screen. I suggest that you read it to understand my point. It's only 140 pages or so, therefore, don't miss out on it.
Schnabel was able to transform a series of somewhat independent chapters and ideas in a movie that is both faithful to the text, and yet very different at the same time, and that is no small feat. All the actors do an outstanding job, and even though the protagonist, Jean-Dominique Bauby, is clearly not a saint, we empathize with him and his loved ones.
Definitely worth it.
Firstly, when I read that The Diving Bell and the Butterfly would be adapted, I was very skeptical as this book is probably the polar opposite of the typical blockbuster, and is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult books to adapt on screen. I suggest that you read it to understand my point. It's only 140 pages or so, therefore, don't miss out on it.
Schnabel was able to transform a series of somewhat independent chapters and ideas in a movie that is both faithful to the text, and yet very different at the same time, and that is no small feat. All the actors do an outstanding job, and even though the protagonist, Jean-Dominique Bauby, is clearly not a saint, we empathize with him and his loved ones.
Definitely worth it.
