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Odile is a naive and lonely girl who forms a friendship with two outsiders named Arthur and Franz. After he showers her with attention, Odile develops a crush on Arthur. The two men visit the suburban...( read more 
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MCT:August 26, 2008
Joyful, random, hilarious, delightful and fun as it is, what I enjoyed the most was seeing how, not only the whole of the Nouvelle Vague, but specifically this film, inspired so many others to come, from Jarmusch's masterpiece "Stranger than paradise" (and his whole style) to Fernando Eimbcke's "Duck Season" and even Cuarón's "Y tu mamá también" and John Hughes "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". The inspiration is subtle and it pays a homage to such an important film more than just ripping off scenes and moments.
The movie makes you feel so good and jolly but it failed to move me as similar movies do because it was mixed and blurred with a weird homage to film noir that threw me off. I know it's part of the Nouvelle Vague style (as young french filmmakers who made NV movies idolized american classic directors so much) but it didn't feel right for me. It doesn't ruin the movie at all, but it's definitely not something you'd expect, and maybe that's a good thing.
The randomness of the whole plot puts a smile on your face, the voice-over is so hilarious and the dance (oh! the dance!) is simply one of the greatest moments on film history. -
MCT:July 26, 2008
Doesn't force aesthetic distance as much as many of Godard's other works. By the time the heist goes down, I'm right there with the characters.
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MCT:June 27, 2008There was a lot of hype about this being the best Godard film after Breathless, but I beg to differ. I think Breathless is my least favorite film by him, but this one was surprisingly good. Its a simple heist/love story but it's brought to life in a very unique Godardesque way, and the minute of silence and the dance scene(where Pulp Fiction lifted there's from) are absolutely brilliant. It's a clever, fun film that can be enjoyed by film fans while not being inaccessible to the average person who doesn't care about Marx or Sartre and the usual Godard coffee table subjects. Not that this film removes those ideas or arguments, it just intergrates them well enough so that, they pass over us almost undetected. A great piece of film history worth multiple views.
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MCT:June 5, 2008this movie was suposedly wai's inspiration for chungking express, my fave all time movie..however this movie jut is not all that...its watchable yes..just not that interesting...Karina is alluring to say the least..but overall the movie just so-so
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MCT:June 5, 2008a simple, existential film that constantly toys with the audience's emotions and expectations. offbeat but still somewhat resonating. flowing, clever, and artistic, yet at the same time none of those things. actually a very good movie in an odd, nondescript sort of way. especially loved the Madison scene.
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MCT:March 2, 2008This is another one of Godard's famous works. The dance scene in the pool hall is worth seeing the whole thing.
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MCT:February 10, 2008
Although I can respect Godard for the influence he brought to future generations of filmmakers (and the wonderful films they made), I can't say that I'm a big fan of his movies, or of the new-wave style of French cinema for that matter. Despite what I've said, I can say that 'Bande à part' is a clever little film and a movie that brings me a little happiness whenever I bring it out to watch. By 1964, Godard had already demonstrated his talent as a director through such features as "Breathless" and "Contempt", but it seemed like he was taking a few steps backwards with 'Bande à part', filming it on a modest budget and using what seemed like a generic plot. The movie is a heist film and a romantic triangle rolled into one: Franz and Odile, two rather handsome youngsters, meet in an English class taught in the heart of the Paris landscape. Franz learns from Odile that a generous amount of money is kept in the villa belong to her aunt. Franz tells this information to his best friend Arthur, which peaks his curiosity due to recent financial obligations. Soon enough, a plan is hatched to take the money, but getting in the way of the robbery is a jealous rift between the two friends, both in love with Odile. To make matters worse, Arthur's money-grubbing uncle gets word of the robbery and may make on move on the money before the trio does. The fun in watching the film comes not from the plot, which does drag a bit even at a 90 minute running time, but from the actors and actresses involved. Claude Brasseur and Sami Frey bring incredible chemistry to the duo of Franz and Arthur. The humorous interaction between these two characters makes the audience feel like these guys have been best friends for a long time. If this wasn't good enough, we're also treated to the stunning beauty of Anna Karina (a Goddard favorite). In addition to her good looks, she gives us a superb performance as Odile, creating a female character that initially seems clueless, but may know more about what's going on than she leads us to believe. There are also moments in the film, such as the 'minute of silence', the dance sequence in a Paris cafe, and the race through the Louvre that take this film off the familar beaten path and give it a quirky perspective on an overused tale. This is considered one of the most accessible films made by Goddard and I would have to agree. The obvious New Wave elements are present, but the storytelling has enough mainstream formality in it to allow a larger audience to enjoy it without too much going over their heads. Save this one for a rainy day to help part those grey clouds from above.
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