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  • 2005
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 57 m
  • 2005
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 57 m
Games of Love and Chance

Summary Teenagers bantering about seduction in their own words, tackling the fear of rejection, and learning how to love is the heart of Games of Love and Chance. It may take place in the Parisian projects, but this is a universal coming-of-age/love story. (New Yorker Films)

Directed By: Abdellatif Kechiche

Written By: Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche

  • 2005
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 57 m
  • 2005
  • New Yorker Films
  • 1 h 57 m

Games of Love and Chance

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
71
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 User Ratings
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Summary Teenagers bantering about seduction in their own words, tackling the fear of rejection, and learning how to love is the heart of Games of Love and Chance. It may take place in the Parisian projects, but this is a universal coming-of-age/love story. (New Yorker Films)

Directed By: Abdellatif Kechiche

Written By: Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche

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Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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90
Unlike American counterparts "Kids" or "Dangerous Minds," this highly intelligent comedy (which cleaned up at this year's Césars) doesn't seek to shock or inspire, but merely documents teen moodiness in all its tedious unpredictability.
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83
Beautifully observed tale of high-school kids in the projects outside Paris.
By Sean Axmaker FULL REVIEW
80
A graceful and sympathetic look at how the lives of teenagers intersect with a work of literature.
By Dana Stevens FULL REVIEW
75
The vérité fascinates, even if the artifice is obvious.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
70
Kechiche's film is bursting with life: Shot entirely on location using surprisingly long takes, all of it feels surprising authentic, even as these young kids attempt to spout dialogue that's nearly 300 years old.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
60
It is a provocative and potentially rich premise, to be sure, but the execution here is somewhat lacking.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
50
The play within the movie is much more entertaining.
By Jack Mathews FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Lola Films, Noé Productions, CinéCinéma
Release Date Aug 31, 2005
Duration 1 h 57 m
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Awards

César Awards, France
• 4 Wins & 6 Nominations
Torino Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations
Istanbul Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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