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Bridge, The

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Bridge, The reviews
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Romance

Written by: Francois Depeyron
Alain Leblanc (novel)

Directed by: Frederic Auburtin
Gerard Depardieu

Release Date:
Theatrical: October 20, 2000
DVD: March 13, 2001

Running Time: 92 minutes, Color

Origin: France

Language(s): French (with English subtitles)

Summary

RATING: Not rated

Starring Gerard Depardieu, Carole Bouquet, Charles Berling, and Stanislas Crevillen

Set in a small provincial French town in the 60s, this is a deceptively simple story of amour fou, adultery and family strife. (Phaedra Cinema)

What The Critics Said

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80

Film.com Ernest Hardy

There's a real intelligence at work in this undertaking, a very adult sensibility guiding the whole thing.

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80

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Elegant and beautiful film.

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75

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

Sensitive acting and a detailed sense of location help distinguish this commendably modest production.

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75

New York Post V.A. Musetto

Avoids the theatrics and clichés found in Hollywood movies about cheating spouses. The manner in which the conflict resolves itself should come as a pleasant surprise.

75

Philadelphia Inquirer Desmond Ryan

The Bridge suggests there's a fruitful second career as a director waiting for him (Depardieu) when he decides to slow down.

75

San Francisco Chronicle Edward Guthmann

Depardieu's direction is light-handed and sensitive, and gives the sad-eyed Bouquet a wonderful showcase for delicate, nuanced acting.

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70

LA Weekly F. X. Feeney

Has strengths that grow out of the unpredictable beauty of the performances.

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68

Mr. Showbiz Kevin Maynard

It's all too civil to be believed, and too restrained to be entirely moving.

63

New York Daily News Jami Bernard

Portrays amour as a mystery beyond the grasp of mere humans.

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60

The New York Times Stephen Holden

Doesn't know how to end. At a certain point, it rushes forward; then almost before you can catch your breath, it simply stops.

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60

TV Guide Ken Fox

The film is based on a popular novel that's been called France's "Bridges of Madison County."

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50

Village Voice Michael Atkinson

Too restrained for its own good -- with subtitles, cataclysm sells better.

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What Our Users Said

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