Seaside

Seaside (2002)

  • 75% of critics liked it
    (16 reviews)

  • 19% of users liked it
    (285 ratings)

Julie Lopes-Curval's debut feature, Seaside, closely observes the lives of about a dozen citizens in a small French village. Paul (Jonathan Zaccai) works as a lifeguard. His sister is employed at the local casino, a building frequented by their mother, Rose (Bulle Ogier). Rose is retired from a… More

Play Trailer

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Julie Lopes-Curval
Written By
Julie Lopes-Curval, François Favrat
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
In Theaters
Oct 6, 2002 Wide
On DVD
Jul 20, 2004
First Run Features

Critic Reviews

  • Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

    Along with Ms. Ogier, these four actresses [Fillières, Lizana, Mïkaël, Rovère] are the best reasons to see Seaside.

  • John Anderson, Newsday

    Effective, if less than urgent.

  • Bob Campbell, Newark Star-Ledger

    Touching, amusing, sometimes compelling, Seaside is ultimately little more revealing than a weekend visit. It's a sheaf of captivating postcards.

  • Elvis Mitchell, New York Times

    [Lopes-Curval's] achievement is so particularly -- and peculiarly -- realized, evoking the enforced parameters and rhythms of small-town life, that the movie itself begins to feels restrictive.

  • V.A. Musetto, New York Post

    The story is familiar and the direction doesn't break any new ground. Still, Lopes-Curval's excellent ensemble cast makes Seaside pleasurable viewing.

Read all 15 critic reviews

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

No Featured Audience Ratings Found…

Trailers & Clips

facebook_logo

Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!

  • Discover movies your friends are watching
  • Keep track of what you want to see
  • Add your reviews to your Timeline