La Vie en Rose

Name: La Vie en Rose
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Released: June 8, 2007
Duration: 140 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud

2007

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Picturehouse Entertainment | Release Date: June 8, 2007 | PG-13

Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud

Summary: A swirling, impressionistic portrait of an artist who regretted nothing, writer-director Olivier Dahan's La Vie en Rose stars Marion Cotillard as the legendary French icon Edith Piaf. [Picturehouse]

Director: Olivier Dahan

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Music

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 140 min

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Roger Ebert

Olivier Dahan's La Vie en Rose, one of the best biopics I've seen, tells Piaf's life story through the extraordinary performance of Marion Cotillard, who looks like the singer. Read full review

Maitland McDonagh

It's sometimes wrenching to watch, but it's too gripping to turn away from. Read full review

Michael Sragow

Cotillard brings honesty to histrionics. She makes Piaf - "the little sparrow" - soar. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

The film is long and sometimes harrowing, but also enthralling. Read full review

Staff (Not credited)

There's a riveting tale within this awkward litany of pivotal moments. Still, despite the film's uneven nature, Cotillard's extraordinary performance is worth experiencing. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

The film is messy the way Piaf's life was messy: It's unafraid of extravagant gestures even when they fail to come off. Read full review

Richard Schickel

There is no rhyme or reason to this jumble -- except perhaps to stress Edith's endless self-victimization. This lack of narrative coherence naturally has the effect of distancing us from her story. Read full review

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scrieciu

Aug 13, 2011

Since I saw Marion Cotillard in the movie '' Inception '', I became a fan, because she's such a beautiful and talented actress. After I found out she won an Oscar for this movie, I had to see it. '' La vie en rose '' (original title is '' La mÃ´me '' ) is a captivating,Since I saw Marion Cotillard in the movie '' Inception '', I became a fan, because she's such a beautiful and talented actress. After I found out she won an Oscar for this movie, I had to see it. '' La vie en rose '' (original title is '' La mÃ´me '' ) is a captivating, entertaining and melancholic movie. It's the first time that I really felt sad for a character. Marion delivered such an amazing performance, that I couldn't even recognized her. She totally deserved that Oscar. It's the kind of movie that a teacher will make the students watch in class for an educational purpose. Well, it would have been the best. I enjoyed it and I had no problem understanding (okay okay, I speck french, sorry for putting it in your face). What I mean is, it's better to see it in the original language. Because if you see it with english subtitles, or if it's translated in english, it won't be necessarily the same thing (emotions, effect, plus it doesn't always translate expressions correctly). Anyway, french or not, you can still be amazed by this film. The cinematography is wonderful. The filmmakers did a good job for creating the ambiance from approximately 1920 to 1963. Of course, it also has some great classic songs. I wish I knew Marion Cotillard earlier, but I'm glad that I had the chance to see it. If you're a fan of dramas or melancholy, this movie is for you.… Expand

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AdaM

Jun 25, 2007

I highly recommend this movie, but it is long and because the storyline kind of flash forward and backward a bit too much, it can get confusing at times (a lot of the time leaping took place between her late 20s and early 30s, therefore her looks didn't change very much so it gets hard I highly recommend this movie, but it is long and because the storyline kind of flash forward and backward a bit too much, it can get confusing at times (a lot of the time leaping took place between her late 20s and early 30s, therefore her looks didn't change very much so it gets hard to get the sequence right, the fact that I had to read the caption doesn't help but it's my fault for not understanding French!! Because of the length bring a cushion with you if you can (I was in a cinema with well worn seats that resemble recliners, I had to crane my neck throughout that 140 minutes in order to watch the movie and not the cinema's ceiling). I am going to watch it again this week with a seat at the back (so that it is easier to read the caption while watching the rest of the screen) and a cushion.… Expand

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JamesL.

Jul 29, 2007

I thought this was a beautiful and mesmerizing film in which the weak point was me; the viewer. It is the best film I have seen this year. I went into the film knowing nothing about Edith Piaf and rushed home to search her on the web. A brilliant piece of work.

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RitB

Jun 18, 2007

If you see this film you will remember it for a long, long time not only for the superb acting by Marion Cotillard but for the songs of Edit Piaf. It

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VeraC

Jan 7, 2008

Mesmerizing. Marion Cotillard 10, rest of ensemble 9, movie 8. Watched it on the plane and later rented the DVD and on rewatching admired the feel and the flow of movie even more. Think the non-linear telling makes it a better movie.

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Ariayi

Apr 22, 2015

everytime i find out that a movie is about a celeb or it's a biopic, i would hesitate to watch it or not,but this movie,absolutely is marvelous and i've been watched it three time.
magnificant role play by dear Marion Cotillard and make up.

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SamJ.

Jun 16, 2007

This movie is a complete mess, and I am appalled at the user reviews, claiming otherwise. I love Piaf and the music, but this film is a sad disappointment.

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