Julien (Guillaume Canet) and Sophie (Marion Cotillard) have been best friends since childhood. They start a unique game when they are eight- whoever has the darebox can place a bet on something. What they are not aware of is, they have always been in love with each other. When they are kids, they would always be there when one needs the other. However, when they have grown up, the whole game turns into misunderstanding, concealing their true feelings and devastation. Sophie is a very sensitive woman and Julien's choice shatters her. Then they go their separate ways. Will they see each other again in ten years, as Sophie says? Will they finally realise that they are made for each other? Will they live happily ever after? This film will take you by surprise.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
The cinematography is stunning, the way the movie expresses its ideas is just fantastic. The four actors playing Julien and Sophie did a great job, in particular Marion Cotillard as adult Sophie. I like the way the ending is presented- what Julien and Sophie have for each other is extreme passion, and this is the way they can stay together- by being cemented. The concept is, as a matter of fact, utterly romantic. Some might say this is self-destruction, but this is their fate. This is what is meant to be, and this is their happy ending. They've been playing this game for their entire lives, and this is the way they express their love for each other. The film is experimental and daring, not to be missed.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
The cinematography is stunning, the way the movie expresses its ideas is just fantastic. The four actors playing Julien and Sophie did a great job, in particular Marion Cotillard as adult Sophie. I like the way the ending is presented- what Julien and Sophie have for each other is extreme passion, and this is the way they can stay together- by being cemented. The concept is, as a matter of fact, utterly romantic. Some might say this is self-destruction, but this is their fate. This is what is meant to be, and this is their happy ending. They've been playing this game for their entire lives, and this is the way they express their love for each other. The film is experimental and daring, not to be missed.