(Jean-Pierre
Ameris/2010/Belgium & France)
A love
story hinged around the shyness of the two main characters that’s
not at all flippant and genuinely touching in its portrayal of the
condition. Its sincerity is due no doubt to the fact that both the
director and the female lead, Isabelle Carre, have admitted to
suffering from debilitating shyness themselves. By turns funny,
romantic and heartfelt it’s the first film I’ve seen Benoit
Poelvoorde in since Man Bites Dog! With natural scenery the realism
shines through and adds to the authenticity of the performances and
the story. Love and chocolate – very French, very Belgian, a great
mix.
(3.5/5)
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