Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

Julia_Nelis It redefined my life, and the music is unbelievably beautiful.I first saw it when I was 8 or 9. It's incredibly good: story, cinematography, acting. It has it all.And no, they don't make films like this any more.After all these years, I cannot understand why oh why she didn't fall for Lino Ventura.And Laetitia's burial scene will haunt me till the day that I die.Don't rob yourself, watch this jewel of French cinematography.I've used its music theme for a ringtone for ages. Only once someone recognized it and almost cried.

hkfilmbuff Watched this when I was a teenager. One of those movies included in my bucket list. I daresay there has never been a more handsome face than Alain Delon, and his brand of aloofness and detachment was enthralling. Joanna Shimkus was simply enchanting. It was unfortunate that she retired too soon. I also remember the lyrical score, only vaguely because at the time I didn't know anything about movies other than the actors.Most of the details have long faded from my memory, but two particular sequences have stayed with me: the burial at sea was magical and moving, and the final aerial zoom out shot gave me something akin to an out-of-body experience. These might have been beautified by the mind like aging memories, but I would very much like to have a second viewing to see if my memory has been playing tricks with me.

marcosaguado Perhaps one of the most lyrical adventure movies ever made. How can it be impossible to find it in DVD or even on video? It is a film to visit and revisit. Alain Delon in one of his most human performances, Lino Ventura at his very best and Joanna Shikmus (Mrs. Sidney Poitier) is unforgettable. Her burial at sea scene has stayed with me, always. This film is ripe for a revival. I'm sure that a modern international audience would embrace it and put it where it rightly belongs, as one of the best films of its kind.

androidus It's is hard to say anything about a movie like this. The previous commentators almost told everything. Let me share you just some extra thoughts.This film is about freedom. If you have not seen it, maybe you do not know what freedom is, and how it feels to be free. It shows a world that will not come back any more, and we can not be sorry enough for that. Something has gone. Something, that is present in each and every moment of this film. When watching it, you will feel short of breath, and that the room is not large enough.You will not forget the name Laeticia any more, and wont forget the song about her. Her death (I think this can be said) is the most tragedic one of film history. Incredible, but so simple. I'm a strong man, who never cries, but this is a moment that I can not resist crying.Her funeral is a memorable moment. I can suggest to everyone to see also Luc Besson's Big Blue, and compare Enzo's funeral to Laeticia's. That is Monsieur Besson's salute to the makers of this film.