2 Days in Paris (2007)

Marion and Jack try to rekindle their relationship with a visit to Paris, home of Marion's parents -- and several of her ex-boyfriends.

Director:

Julie Delpy

Writer:

Julie Delpy

Stars:

Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg, Daniel Brühl

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adam Goldberg	...	Jack
Julie Delpy	...	Marion
Daniel Brühl	...	Lukas
Marie Pillet	...	Anna - Marion's Mother
Albert Delpy	...	Jeannot - Marion's Father
Alexia Landeau	...	Rose - Marion's Sister
Adan Jodorowsky	...	Mathieu
Alexandre Nahon	...	Manu (as Alex Nahon)
Charlotte Maury-Sentier	...	Robbed Lady
Vanessa Seward	...	Vanessa
Thibault De Lussy	...	Gaël
Chick Ortega	...	First Taxi Driver
Patrick Chupin	...	Taxi Driver with Jack Russel
Antar Boudache	...	Flirtatious Taxi Driver
Ludovic Berthillot	...	Racist Taxi Driver

Storyline

2 Jours - 2 Days follows two days in the relationship of a New York based couple - a French photographer Marion and American interior designer Jack - as they attempt to re-infuse their relationship with romance by taking a vacation in Europe. Their trip to Venice didn't really work out, - they both came down with gastroenteritis. They have higher hopes for Paris. But the combination of Marion's overbearing non-English-speaking parents, flirtatious ex-boyfriends, and Jack's obsession with photographing every famous Parisian tombstone and conviction that French condoms are too small, only adds fuel to the fire. Will they be able to salvage their relationship? Will they ever have sex again? Or will they merely manage to perfect the art of arguing?

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Plot Keywords:

french | vacation | europe | penis | chest hair | 

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Taglines:

He knew Paris was for lovers. He just didn't think they were all hers.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

3L Filmverleih [Germany] Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Germany

Language:

English French

Release Date:

31 August 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

2 Days in Paris

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$173,641, 12 August 2007, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$4,432,981, 2 December 2007

Company Credits

Production Co:

Polaris Film Production & Finance, Tempête Sous un Crâne, 3L Filmproduktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While working on the movie, Julie Delpy claims she didn't watch any romantic comedies for inspiration. She did, however, watch Jaws (1975) several times. The arguments between Jake and Marion, she said, resembled a shark lurking in the water.

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Goofs

When Marion tells Jack she doesn't use that thermometer in the mouth, Jack spits it out and it falls near the side wall, but Marion picks it up from the bed.

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Quotes

American tourist: I think the French are so rude.
Jack: I know. It's a cliché but it's true.

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Connections

Followed by 2 Days in New York (2012)

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Soundtracks

Lalala
Written & Performed by Marc Collin
Nouvelle Vague feat. Julie Delpy

User Reviews

Surprisingly enjoyable comedy

This is a somewhat romantic comedy about a french-American couple spending two turbulent days living with her parents in Paris.

My expectations were fairly low when I was coerced into watching Julie Delpy's directorial debut. After the first couple of minutes (and arguments between Delpy and Goldberg, respectively) I was still skeptical. But by the time her (real life, by the way) parents were introduced, things got really hysterical and I was holding my sides laughing throughout the rest of the movie. It has to be said that most of the jokes are sexual in nature, so this is no film for the young or easily offended. There are also moments where Delpys character is a little annoying, but those are thankfully far and few between. Similarly, I approved the brevity of Daniel Brühls appearance. Special mention has to go to Adam Goldberg, however, whose antics lend the movie the lion's share of its funny moments - I certainly hope to see more of him in the future.