Ceticultsot
Beautiful, moving film.
Solidrariol
Am I Missing Something?
Tayloriona
Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
Myron Clemons
A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
ljr-x25
I've finally gotten around to this seeing this and it was worth the wait. I really liked it, at times the production value is low and you can tell it was originally a made for TV movie, but it still manages to have you engrossed in the forbidden love story.Jeanne is a married mother who is disatisfied with her life, then she meets Marie a free spirited dance teacher at a party, their immediately drawn to each other. Jeanne uses Marie's dance classes as a reason to see more of Marie and soon their unable to deny their feeling and begin an affair. The husband slowly realises what is happening and angst ensues, until Jeanne is finally able to be honest about who she is and where she belongs.The actresses convey their attraction really well with just looks and body language, in fact at times there isn't a lot of dialogue and it's all left to facial features to tell the story. My only complaints are the music which doesn't add anything and the fact some scenes that could have been edited out or reduced slow the pace of the movie. If your looking for a sensitive 'lesbian' movie that isn't overly sensational this is one i'd recommend.
Ketchup622
I am in love with this film. I especially love the soundtrack. Instead of a cheesy love song when the main characters finally sleep together, you hear the sound of wind chimes. Interesting.It's a genuine, feel-good movie. One of the few gay/lesbian love stories I have seen that conclude with a happy ending. It was refreshing. I love the personalities of the main characters and the obvious chemistry the two share.My favorite part of the entire film took place in the hotel bathroom. Jeanne was smoking a cigarette near the window and Marie walks in. She takes the cigarette out of Jeanne's hand and Jeanne says that she smokes a lot for a dancer. Marie smiles and says... "Not that much really... I have a rule... I only smoke... when... I'm... happy." Her facial expressions are unforgettable.
lelanisanoi
I actually watched the film this morning. I could hardly wait for Netflix to send it. I was a bit skeptical because I've seen a lot of lesbian films that really didn't cut the mustard. This film was a beautifully made lesbian film that rivaled most heterosexual romantic films I've seen. The one reason I got the film was due to the fact that Rafaela Anderson was in it. I had seen her in Baise Moi and think that she's an awesome actress as well as attractive. I'm not a lesbian but I'm very open sexually and thought the sex scenes were done very nicely, and not overly done like most films. There was a subtle awakening of love between these two characters, which put you right in the picture. You could actually see the love unfolding right before your eyes which is beautiful to me. There was never a butch, femme type of scenario in this film either, which happens in most lesbian erotica films. The fact that this woman was married and had a son was even more alluring. This movie showed two attractive women, who fell in love and make a choice at the end that will leave audiences guessing or wanting more. You watch and decide. The best lesbian love story I have ever seen.
George Parker
"Amour de Femme" is a French TV flick which tells of a married woman (Fillières) osteopath with a young son who falls in love with am unmarried female dance instructor (Anderson). The film flows with the same natural grace and delicacy we've all seen in heterosexual romantic films bringing love to life from the initial encounter to the tender beginnings to the ultimate realization and beyond. Though the film deals with the married woman's inner turmoil and spousal conflicts, those tempestuous elements are minimalized with the body of the film dedicated to creating a palpable love with only brief sex and nudity. The fact that both women are extraordinarily beautiful makes this film an idealized rendering of lesbian love which is a pleasure to watch. Should be an enjoyable film for same sex couples with some appeal for the general public interested in the premise. (B)