Monday, June 29, 2009

ANYTHING FOR HER




Crime thriller
In French with English subtitles
Original title: Pour Elle

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Vincent Lindon: High school teacher Julien
Diane Kruger: his wife Lisa
Lancelot Roch: their 5-year-old son Oscar
Liliane Rovère: Julien’s mother
Olivier Pemier: Julien’s father

REVIEW
Unlike so many films of this type, Julian’s plan is so well laid out that there is no confusion about what is going on. That does not mean to say everything is foreshadowed, just enough to keep us in the loop.

Another thing that differentiates this movie from so many others is the fact the twists and turns are plausible, even believable.

The last half hour is well done; the tension is almost palpable.

CLASSIFICATION
for brief violence.

FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
Julien breaks the rear light not the car’s headlight when backing out of the alley.

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