Colombani knows how to stir strands of dark humor into a movie whose tone dances nimbly between the merry and the macabre.
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2003)
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Reviews Counted:71
Fresh:52
Rotten:19
Average Rating:6.8/10
Consensus: This romantic thriller puts Tautou's sweetheart Amelie image to good use.
Theatrical Release:Feb 14, 2003 Limited
Box Office: $365,899
Synopsis: The title HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT is more ironic and telling than the unknowing viewer would dare to guess. A whimsical love story, yes it is. But its whimsy is short-lived and fades quickly... The title HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT is more ironic and telling than the unknowing viewer would dare to guess. A whimsical love story, yes it is. But its whimsy is short-lived and fades quickly to concentrate on the dark underbelly of relationships, emotional attachment, and the complexity of the human spirit. Audrey Tautou delivers a beguiling performance as Angelique, a lovely and passionate young art student. Having just received a grant to work on a series of new paintings, she rushes through her days busily working while always finding time to send secret gifts to her lover, Loic (Samuel Le Bihan). Loic is a successful cardiologist who is older and busier than Angelique. But that does not deter her dedication to him, or sway her to consider dating a classmate who says he's in love with her. Halfway through the film, writer-director Laetitia Colombani employs a narrative technique that changes everything, bringing a chilling flip side to the story. A creative and colorful work, with excellent supporting roles played by Isabelle Carre and Clement Sibony, HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT is poised to pounce as a new entry in the romantic thriller genre. [More]
Starring: Audrey Tautou, Samuel Le Bihan, Isabelle Carré, Clément Sibony
Starring: Audrey Tautou, Samuel Le Bihan, Isabelle Carré, Clément Sibony, Sophie Guillemin
Director: Laetitia Colombani
Director: Laetitia Colombani
Screenwriter: Laetitia Colombani
Producer: Charles Gassot
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
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Reviews for He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
May work better as a cinematic puzzle than as a pure thriller, but it still makes for an enjoyable ride.
The movie continues into an unwieldy third segment that suddenly expects us to take Angélique's condition -- diagnosed as "erotomania" -- seriously.
In her novice effort, Ms. Colombani proves herself to be actor-friendly, audience-friendly and story-friendly.
If you think the mystery/thriller genre has exhausted all possible twists by now, you haven't seen Angélique in action.
Very little fun, and, even at ninety minutes, is easily thirty minutes too long.
As for Ms. Tautou, she demonstrates that she's much, much more than just another pretty face. You may love her or you may hate her, but you will never be bored by her.
The sharp reversal of direction represents more of a betrayal than a mere plot twist.
Exploring the flipside of Tautou's adorable pixie is an interesting idea, but this movie just isn't up to the task.
A much darker, French version of He Said, She Said with several pinches of Fatal Attraction caught between its aspirations and execution.
A story of love and obsession that makes for an intriguing cinematic experience on Valentine's or any other day.
Uncovering the dark face of a sugared-rose like Tatou is a good gimmick, but it's not enough to sustain a feature-length film.
An acerbic examination of erotic obsession, told from different perspectives, with wit, suspense and cold-blooded detachment.
There's an acrid aftertaste to writer-director Laetitia Colombani's cunning tale of love gone wrong.
The director keeps secrets from the audience so she can spring them later as "surprises." (But) it isn't long before any savvy filmgoer will (be) 10 steps ahead...
A rare film that confidently balances between the two most unlikely extremes - joy and terror - and adeptly handles them both.
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