In this surreal French film, a man is driven in a limousine throughout Paris for various "assignments" throughout a particular day and night. During these assignments, he is dressed up to play roles in dramatic scenes in various locations.
The story is truly bizarre and unto a world of its own. Yet, within its own odd context, it is at least consistent. Some of the various dramas during the role-playing are quite moving while a longer scene in a cemetery seems over-the-top.
This is normally a film I would dislike. There are others like it that I found as pretentious as their admirers. Although the story was other-worldly, it was so well directed (Leos Carax) and acted (Denis Lavant in the main role; Edith Scob making the most of a smaller role as the chauffeur), I was truly moved by the end. Capping it off at the ending in an amusing scene in a limousine garage, this film felt like a trip through an amazing dream. In its own odd way, this film gradually won me over. - dbamateurcritic.
The story is truly bizarre and unto a world of its own. Yet, within its own odd context, it is at least consistent. Some of the various dramas during the role-playing are quite moving while a longer scene in a cemetery seems over-the-top.
This is normally a film I would dislike. There are others like it that I found as pretentious as their admirers. Although the story was other-worldly, it was so well directed (Leos Carax) and acted (Denis Lavant in the main role; Edith Scob making the most of a smaller role as the chauffeur), I was truly moved by the end. Capping it off at the ending in an amusing scene in a limousine garage, this film felt like a trip through an amazing dream. In its own odd way, this film gradually won me over. - dbamateurcritic.