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La vie en rose

the extraordinary life of Edith Piaf
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Apr 06, 2022andreajesse rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I'm a huge fan of Edith Piaf. This tedious film does not do her justice.
Jul 31, 2018kpelish rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Piaf was (and is) one of the most expressive singers in the world. This biography doesn't shy away from her dysfunctional childhood--albeit with moments of connection--and her meteoric rise from near-street urchin to glamorous, yet…
Jul 04, 2018Nursebob rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Marion Cotillard’s powerful performance smoothes out most of the rough edges in this dark tribute to the intense and turbulent life of France’s most celebrated chanteuse. Dahan’s episodic narrative weaves back and forth through time, from…
Apr 12, 2018LadyDi52 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely astounding, award winning (MANY awards!) performance from the lead actress who plays and sings Piaf!
Feb 07, 2018Mmegood rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Marion Cotillard has a wonderful performance. Watch the bonus features for insights from the director and Cotillard. This is a drama. The non linear story line adds intrigue.
Jan 22, 2018
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Radharc
Jun 29, 2016Radharc rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant biopic about France's national treasure, chanteuse Edith Piaf. Marion Cotillard puts in an incredible performance, and it's quite easy to see how she earned an Academy Award for it. The film is structured in a non-linear…
Apr 01, 2016j7swiftlib rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant.
Mar 03, 2016LaEstrella rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Formidable! Fantastic film!
Jun 29, 2015lerche rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Edith Piaf's wonderful voice and Marion Cotillard's great acting make for a fascinating film. I wish the movie had also touched on Piaf's relationships with German officers during WWII and her mentoring of Yves Montand.
May 12, 2015beckythecat1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
a wonderful, sad film. she was amazing.
May 08, 2015RoyalJellyIII rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I don't see what all the fuss is about with this film- Edith Piaf was a talented singer and she had a hard life- how you manage to make a boring movie out of all this is beyond me.
May 07, 2015akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a 2007 French and Canadian biographical film directed by Olivier Dahan. It's about the life of French singer Édith Piaf. The performance of Marion Cotillard as the heroine creates the almost lifelike and deeply emotional…
Mar 27, 2015d2013 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Edith Piaf sang from her soul. Her songs reflected her hard life throughout. Wonderful singer who is still remembered today. Numerous songs by Piaf are still used in movies. Marion Cotillard took on quite a task when she accepted this…
Feb 25, 2015bigdoug rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a great movie, even if you do not speak French. (English subtitles)
Feb 14, 2015JSSebastian rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I must confess that I knew nothing of the life of Edith Piaf before watching this movie and perhaps if I had, I would have enjoyed it more. The none linear story often made jumps that I found confusing. I still found it a relatively…
Feb 06, 2015Nursebob rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Marion Cotillard’s powerful performance smoothes out most of the rough edges in this dark tribute to the intense and turbulent life of France’s most celebrated chanteuse. Dahan’s episodic narrative weaves back and forth through time, from…
Nov 18, 2013serendipity257 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This film was interesting and Marion Cotillard does a good job portraying Piaf and her emotional upheaval. However, the film as a whole was only average in my opinion. The musical score was good.
hania4987
Nov 12, 2013hania4987 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Marion Cotillard is remarkable in her portrayal -- she truly seems to embody the spirit of Edith Piaf. The entire cast of actors did a wonderful job, especially the 2 young girls playing young Edith. The movie itself is a little erratic…
discerningcritic
Jun 29, 2013discerningcritic rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Exquisite film starring the voice of Edith Piaf.
Saphira1995
Jun 07, 2013Saphira1995 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Edith Piaf. Elle, c'est une vraie chanteuse, celle qui chante avec le coeur, avec son ame. Repose en paix Edith. Vous etes à travers nous.
Jun 07, 2013booklover717 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this movie very much, and was moved by the tragic life Edith Piaf had. The actress portraying her did an amazing job and certainly deserved her academy award for best acting. However, I felt the film jumped around so much,…
Mar 27, 2012mjcuaycong rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stunning performance by Marion Clotilde in capturing the soul of an iconic character. Although I was unfamiliar with Edith Piaf before watching the movie, by the time the scene with Marlene Dietrich came about, I fully understood her…
Jun 02, 2011jgrnlees rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The tragic life of Edith Piaf was told from beginning to end in this absolutely beautiful film. Marion Cotillard's portrayal of Edith was superb and the Academy Award she won was extremely well-deserved. I highly recommend this film.
Dec 21, 2010fregglover rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have never seen a performance like Marion Cotillard's portrayal of Edith Piaf. She totally embodies the character, until one believes that we are really seeing Edith alive and well once again. There are not many happy moments in this…