"Le Divorce" is filmed in Paris, but it's not a French film. Based on a novel by Diane Johnson, the film is probably American, possibly British. I stress this because over and over I've mentioned that I end up disappointed with most French films - too "slice of life" or somehow weird to my American taste.
Here, differences between American and French ettiquette, attitudes, and overall culture are an important part of the film. This adds spice. The story itself is engrossing but not profound. The cast is terrific - full of stars old and new - Leslie Caron and Glenn Close, Kate Hudson, Sam Waterston. (Remember Sam Waterston from the "I'll Fly Away" series on public television?)
Painting and poetry add to the pleasure of the film. The American brother who's obsessed with money seems really out of place. Oh - and besides American vs. French culture, and painting and poetry, the film is about - a divorce. Oh, that.
It's a good film, well worth seeing. Three stars. Why not four? I'll see how much I remember tomorrow...next week. If I just remember enjoying it and not much more, it will stay three stars. Still, this isn't a JUNK FOOD film. Just tastes that good.
10:15:54 PM 
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