Renoir

Name: Renoir
Genre: Drama
Released: March 29, 2013
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 64

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: March 29, 2013 | R

Summary: Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son.

Director: Gilles Bourdos

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 111 min

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Stephen Holden

Mar 28, 2013

The movie, like its subject, refuses to stir up unnecessary melodrama. There are many small conflicts and psychological undercurrents, but the closest thing to a narrative theme is the effect Andrée has on the Renoir household. Read full review

Marc Mohan

May 2, 2013

There's something in this nostalgic, lovingly photographed film about the transition from the classical art of painting to the new art of the cinema, as embodied by one of the greatest practitioners of each. The independent-minded Andrée, who would go on to marry Jean Renoir and star in several of his early films, is presented as something more than a mere muse, if something less than a full-fledged character. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Mar 28, 2013

Renoir is a lush, involving film. Read full review

Mar 26, 2013

Wisely, director Gilles Bourdos keeps the pace slow, what with all the tensions beneath the surface: Oedipal conflict, career choices, even class struggle. Read full review

Adam Nayman

Apr 11, 2013

Gilles Bourdos’s film is more conventional than its mould-breaking subjects deserve. Read full review

Miriam Bale

Mar 28, 2013

Unfortunately, for all the beauty, director Gilles Bourdos goes no further than simply observing surfaces. Read full review

Steve Macfarlane

Mar 29, 2013

A long string of picnics, portrait sessions, elaborate dinners, and countryside rituals, filtered through a svelte aesthetic pleasantness that ultimately corrodes its larger interests. Read full review

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makrtik2

May 5, 2013

A movie where every scene is straight out of a renoir painting. The pace is slower than blockbuster adventure movies, speed being sacrificed in the service of character development, and allowing time for the eye to absorb and appreciate the beauty and honesty of the performances given by aA movie where every scene is straight out of a renoir painting. The pace is slower than blockbuster adventure movies, speed being sacrificed in the service of character development, and allowing time for the eye to absorb and appreciate the beauty and honesty of the performances given by a talented cast. The cinematography and direction make this a film likely to be appreciated by most art film lovers. The bad news... no big car chases, no messy murders, and nobody with superpowers... just a deep, rich, film that will leave you feeling glad you went. My wife and I both enjoyed this film. One caution, there is a fair amount of nudity... by one of the loveliest young actresses to grace the silver screen in many decades (Ms. Christa Theret). The nudity is sensitively and tastefully handled, never gratuitous, and always appropriate to the storyline.… Expand

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PetraQ

May 8, 2015

Gorgeous period piece based on a true story. MIght have given it an 8 but going with 9 since I think this pic is under-rated. Could have used more character development but worth watching.

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theusedfan

May 16, 2013

This movie felt like a Renoir painting. It is beautiful and clear that someone cared about making sure that every visual aspect was well thought out and carefully placed. It doesn't make you feel too happy or too sad at any time. And while experiencing it you may reflect on the reasonsThis movie felt like a Renoir painting. It is beautiful and clear that someone cared about making sure that every visual aspect was well thought out and carefully placed. It doesn't make you feel too happy or too sad at any time. And while experiencing it you may reflect on the reasons behind the work and question it's depth, but you can still be satisfied that it's purpose was simply to be lovely.… Expand

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TVJerry

May 23, 2013

The painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent the last years of his life on a country estate painting and struggling with arthritis. His son Jean (who later became the famous filmmaker) comes home from war to find an alluring young model working for his father. In addition to endless shots at theThe painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir spent the last years of his life on a country estate painting and struggling with arthritis. His son Jean (who later became the famous filmmaker) comes home from war to find an alluring young model working for his father. In addition to endless shots at the easel (with her posing nude), we watch her affect both men. All of this happens at the pace of the countryside with lovely cinematography, but little else. If you enjoy ur biographies slow and subtle, this is for you.… Expand

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