Category Archives: French Film

The Ghost Writer (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

A ghostwriter, hired to help write the memoir of a former Prime Minister, uncovers secrets that put his own life in danger. Adapted from the book, The Ghost, by Robert Harris. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jon Bernthal, Tim Preece, Jim Belushi, Timothy … Continue reading →

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U-571 (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of WWII Navy sailors infiltrate a German submarine to steal their Enigma cipher machine. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi First, this is a fictional story based loosely on true events performed by the … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s Key (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

A journalist goes in search for a girl and her family whose lives were ripped apart during the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in 1942. Based on an adaptation of the novel with the same title by Tatiana de Rosnay. Starring Kristin … Continue reading →

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The Countess (2009) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A 17th century Hungarian countess becomes a serial killer of virgin girls to stay young. Based on the true story of Elizabeth Báthory. Starring Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, William Hurt I agree that this isn’t historically accurate film. I believe Julie … Continue reading →

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Blue is the Warmest Color (2013) Rated NC-17

Posted on March 12, 2014 by laurarachel4

Adele is a teenager learning to discover herself as she loves and lost in this coming of age film. Starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche This film does a shocking job on telling and showing us love. The sex scenes are … Continue reading →

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Taken 2 (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 15, 2013 by laurarachel4

Retired CIA operative with his ex-wife is taken while on family leave in Istanbul. It’s up to their daughter to help save them. Starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, D.B. Sweeney Ok, so the first Taken was such a … Continue reading →

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A Cat in Paris (2010) Rated PG

Posted on October 31, 2012 by laurarachel4

A cat in Paris lives a double life as a burglar’s apprentice at night and as a pet to a girl during the day. Starring JB Blanc, Steve Blum, Marcia Gay Harden, Anjelica Huston, Matthew Modine I loved this film, … Continue reading →

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Le Havre (2011) Rated NR

Posted on August 21, 2012 by laurarachel4

An African boy arrives by cargo ship to the port of Le Havre. He meets an aging Shoe Shiner, who takes pity on the boy and welcomes him into his home. Starring André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin Le Havre … Continue reading →

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The Chambermaid on the Titanic (1997)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A french foundry worker wins a chance to see the maiden voyage of the Titanic. On the night before the send off he meets a chambermaid who intrigues him. When he returns home, his wife was believed to have had … Continue reading →

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Grand Illusion (1937)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Two French Soldiers captured by the Germans during World War I. They overcome their differences to try to escape the Prison Camp. Starring Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette A little known fact: … Continue reading →

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