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• xGary X

  
  A young woman despondent with her life is interrupted during a suicide attempt by a knife thrower who talks her into becoming his new assistant. The Girl On The Bridge is a very typically Gallic romance, full of quirky characters and set within a framework of fate and the belief that… More
  A young woman despondent with her life is interrupted during a suicide attempt by a knife thrower who talks her into becoming his new assistant. The Girl On The Bridge is a very typically Gallic romance, full of quirky characters and set within a framework of fate and the belief that some people are just "meant to be together". It's humorous fantasy that was a clear influence on Luc Besson when he made Angel A and features the usual concept of beautiful but insecure nymphet attracted to an older, uglier man in a way that seems rather touching instead of seedy and exploitative. The story begs the viewer to understand that Ms Paradis' apparent nymphomania is just a cry for affection and although this seems like a rather simplistic approach, the story has enough wit and charm to win you over. A pleasant piece of oh-so-very-French romantic fluff.

• Cynthia S

  
  This is a love story for adults. The lovers' acting: impeccable. The music fits like a glove. The plot: they'll die without each other. This movie is filled with delightfully original ideas set in the surreal atmosphere of a circus, and who better than the French to pull… More
  This is a love story for adults. The lovers' acting: impeccable. The music fits like a glove. The plot: they'll die without each other. This movie is filled with delightfully original ideas set in the surreal atmosphere of a circus, and who better than the French to pull that off? Tremendous tension, great dialogue, unique setting, and photography.

• Luke B

  
  A charming and romantic film. It's shot with such wonderful precision, no shot is wasted. The black and white photography gives it a softer feel. The real brilliance comes in the romantic elements being downplayed. It's the kind of love that is mostly friendship, but could… More
  A charming and romantic film. It's shot with such wonderful precision, no shot is wasted. The black and white photography gives it a softer feel. The real brilliance comes in the romantic elements being downplayed. It's the kind of love that is mostly friendship, but could tip over at anytime. Any film involving a knife thrower, is bound to be good. Auteuil gives one of his best performances in an easily accessible film that transcends the usual clichéd route.

• Morgan G

  
  A beautiful film. The conversation between Adele and Gabor when separated is wonderfully done, Auteuil was hillariously witty, the black and white effect was stunningly used and the ending was superbyl underdone.

• El Hombre I

  
  This is a great movie. A very touching story of Adele, a sad young woman with a uncontrollable tendency to run away with men who inevitably hurt her, and Gabor, a knife thrower with a sorrowful past. Filmed in black and white, The Girl on the Bridge is beautiful, but its narrative… More
  This is a great movie. A very touching story of Adele, a sad young woman with a uncontrollable tendency to run away with men who inevitably hurt her, and Gabor, a knife thrower with a sorrowful past. Filmed in black and white, The Girl on the Bridge is beautiful, but its narrative is just as engaging as its' images. The adventures of Adele and Gabor are consistently quirky and entertaining. As they move from one locale to the next, they encounter a variety of distinctive individuals, including a contortionist, a decadent newlywed, and a woman who had previously been Gabor's assistant and lover. For anyone who realizes how happy sadness can be, the movie is a sure shot. <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/?action=view¤t=GirlBridge.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/GirlBridge.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

• Daniel D

  
  Rating: 3.5 stars Arthouse Rating: 4 stars The 1999 French film "Girl on the Bridge" was shot in Black and white, and adding color to it would be like dumping a bucket of paint on a beautiful Black and White photo. Much more than a romance, it's a character study of… More
  Rating: 3.5 stars Arthouse Rating: 4 stars The 1999 French film "Girl on the Bridge" was shot in Black and white, and adding color to it would be like dumping a bucket of paint on a beautiful Black and White photo. Much more than a romance, it's a character study of depression and search for love. Paradis and Auteuil were a great on screen couple, and the acting was genuine and smooth. I didn't really expect to like this, I expected a typical romance, and while the synopsis is truly as typical as it can get, the flow and setting made it much different. I believe this is for every crowd of movie watchers. There's something for everyone

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