A Summer's Tale

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Michael P @Bluefin444 Jul 26, 2025 This film reminds me of watching a child wracked with indecision over a restaurant menu. Everything looks good, but suggestions sway him back and forth; knitted brow, hands wringing, he doesn’t know what he really wants, but would not offend anyone by making a choice. Deep down, he wishes someone would choose for him. Finally, he’s relieved when a fire alarm sounds, evacuating the establishment and obviating his need to choose. This film in a nutshell. Pointless. I’ll never get these two hours back. See more Dominique F @RT59889608 Jul 14, 2024 A movie that will make you want to kiss the lips you only like but do not love yet. See more isla s @RT89656869 Sep 3, 2022 This is quite a laidback watch, with a philosophical edge to it. It's somewhat thoughtful and a nice, easy watch, with a real summer holiday, escapist feel to it and its a coming of age rom com - not overly laugh out loud funny as such, though there are some pieces of amusing dialogue. I liked the beach resort setting. I'd recommend this film, yes. See more Kevin L @Lakeman Jun 7, 2021 In thinking of director Erich Rohmer's films, certain descriptions come quickly to mind- wistful, effortless, quiet sea sides, rolling hills; and of course romances. But his romantic couplings are those of various varieties and intensities. They are embodied by people who contradict, manipulate, disappoint as well as those who are consistent (even if it's in being inconsistent), true, and who satisfy their partner's(s'?) lustful urges for the fluttering heart and erotic hookups. I would say it is Rohmer's ability to re-create life so authentically and in ways we can well relate that give them their rather effortless, subtle sense. The dialogue between lead character Gaspard and his would be lovers (Solene, Lena, & esp. Margot) is of such depth of common experience, of such realism in how these people play each other and off of each other. They are all so flaky, uncertain, and hiding to some degree behind some facade, some front they put up most likely to protect themselves but also to string others along. The women all want their local guy to be there if their #1 option isn't around, but they make sure it never gets 'serious'. But Gaspard also wants his physical pleasures, and they play on that, too.; especially Solene. She has 'principles', she says. She never sleeps with a guy on the first date/time together. But then she doesn't after that, it seems; all the more easy to string along a fool or naive boy-man. Such are the follies, frivolities and frustrations of youth. Rohmer had an uncanny skill for using the mercurial predilections of the young as a starting point for perceptive but not oppressive philosophical observations. Rohmer seems to suggest that Gaspard's youthful mistakes will make him a better man, a rather generous, hopeful, and fair sentiment. Strong work by the actors, esp. Poupad and Langlet. Lena's lovely, Solene's a sizzling slow burn, but Margot is the one you take home and try not to screw things up with. She's a keeper. But then so is the great film. 4 stars See more Jun 21, 2016 french movies has something unique See more Jun 5, 2016 Love me some damn Rohmer See more Read all reviews

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