Featured Audience Ratings

• Carlos M

  
  What a lovely, charming, funny and touching film about friendship and love that will please even more those who know what it is like to be abroad in the same situation, like myself. The poignant story portrays with great sincerity the insecurities and fears of youth through a group of… More
  What a lovely, charming, funny and touching film about friendship and love that will please even more those who know what it is like to be abroad in the same situation, like myself. The poignant story portrays with great sincerity the insecurities and fears of youth through a group of characters we easily identify with and care about.

• Cassandra M

  
  At first sight, this film is a lively and engaging comedy, particularly for anybody familiar with the world of Erasmus students. Klapisch has undoubtedly succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of the multi-national student squat, creating an immediately interesting cultural crossroads,… More
  At first sight, this film is a lively and engaging comedy, particularly for anybody familiar with the world of Erasmus students. Klapisch has undoubtedly succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of the multi-national student squat, creating an immediately interesting cultural crossroads, and of course a premise for lots of stereotyped jokes. And what trendier place for it all to take place than Barcelona ? The film's sparky characterisation (particularly Wendy zi English and her 'geezer' of a brother) proves that Klapish has observed intently the lifestyle and behaviour of today's European student travelers. However, this does not hide a handful of gaping holes in the plot, which are easily noticeable on a second viewing of the film. L'auberge espagnole falls arms flailing into the voice-over trap: drastic over-use throughout. Whether Klapisch intended to give a bird's eye view of the action, or simply to speed up the pace of the film at times, the result of too much voice-over is that Xavier's character loses its authenticity. Romain Duris's acting is wooden - particularly with so many beautiful females around. As for Judith Godreche, she plays a non-starter of a part. Her character has no proper relationship with either of her men. Klapish has paid attention to some nice little details. A quick shot of a sandal's foot on a marble staircase, William the English lad's upturned collar, and a TV clip of the Catalan sport of human tower-building, for example. However these little gems cannot hide flagrant over-editing which stagger the flow of the film and dissolve any feeling of resolution at the end. The frantic city running scene à la 007 is ridiculous: why ALL the house mates have to return so suddenly remains a mystery. Some say this film makes political reference to the leading European powers. I think that it just wants to be a light entertaining comedy: it nearly fails even to be that !

• Leigh R

  
  Weird... but good

• Ross C

  
  A movie I can really identify with about a bunch of Erasmus students from across Europe sharing a house and life in Barcelona. It avoids being corny, and presents a funny, entertaining depiction of international university life, and the self-development of the characters and their… More
  A movie I can really identify with about a bunch of Erasmus students from across Europe sharing a house and life in Barcelona. It avoids being corny, and presents a funny, entertaining depiction of international university life, and the self-development of the characters and their national stereotypes.

• Stefanie C

  
  average movie with a great ending.

• Hal M

  
  A frivolously lightweight movie with TV sitcom-quality dialogue and shallow, hammy acting. It was applauded in some circles because it advances Multiculturalist and Gay Agenda values. Maybe it's therefore your DUTY to watch this. But some people will find it annoying at best,… More
  A frivolously lightweight movie with TV sitcom-quality dialogue and shallow, hammy acting. It was applauded in some circles because it advances Multiculturalist and Gay Agenda values. Maybe it's therefore your DUTY to watch this. But some people will find it annoying at best, offensive at worst.

• Daniel P

  
  A joyous, funny, clever and unexpectedly moving film - an instant favorite - and another masterpiece from Cédric Klapisch. A celebration of Europe and a melting pot of different cultures, languages and personalities, with every one of the expertly detailed characters interesting and… More
  A joyous, funny, clever and unexpectedly moving film - an instant favorite - and another masterpiece from Cédric Klapisch. A celebration of Europe and a melting pot of different cultures, languages and personalities, with every one of the expertly detailed characters interesting and someone you would love to know. The cast - especially Romain Duris who can do no wrong, and Kelly Reilly who is effortlessly charming as well as amusingly neurotic - are superb across the board. Consistently inventive technically, artistically and intellectually. J'adore.

• meril l

  
  An enjoyable look at a group of international students getting along and having a great time... idyllic, eh?

• Leo L

  
  Absolutely interesting! Since childhood, Xavier dreamt of becoming a writer. As an adult, his dream becomes a bit outward and decides to take an economics course in Barcelona that would enable him to fluently speak Spanish, and secure a similar job position that his father once… More
  Absolutely interesting! Since childhood, Xavier dreamt of becoming a writer. As an adult, his dream becomes a bit outward and decides to take an economics course in Barcelona that would enable him to fluently speak Spanish, and secure a similar job position that his father once possessed. Leaving behind his girlfriend Martine, he joins a group of fellow international students living in an apartment. His first conversation begins in the airport when he meets, and befriends, a couple. His experiences create a havoc of ups and downs that would later expend a generous amount of writing materials. Great cast- Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Cécile De France, Audrey Tautou, Kelly Reilly, Frederico D'Anna, Barnaby Metschurat, and Cristina Brondo. Worthy!

• Sunil J

  
  The main character is a bit of a douche but I really liked the other characters.

• Janice :

  
  Cute and mellow.

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