Lila Says
2004, Drama, 1h 30m
40 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsWhat to know
Lila Says is a vibrantly told coming-of-age story, helped by the sultry charisma of Giocante. Read critic reviews
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Lila
Chimo
Mouloud
Bakary
Grand Jo
La tante
Critic Reviews for Lila Says
All Critics (40) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (13)
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Just because a cupcake looks like a tart doesn't mean it'll taste like one. Big lesson.
September 24, 2005 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
As sweet as it is dirty.
August 25, 2005 | Full Review… -
Though beautifully photographed, there's something creepy at the heart of Lila Says.
July 29, 2005 | Rating: 2/4 -
Mostly succeeds in conveying the real- life risks that disgruntled teens will take to prove they're more powerful, more sexy and more in control than they really are.
July 22, 2005 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
In the end, Lila Says is far less interesting than its premise, primarily because we never know what anyone is really thinking.
July 21, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
An underdeveloped exercise in carnal awakening that thinks its characters are far more special than they ever prove to be.
July 15, 2005 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Lila Says
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Jun 01, 2009Lila is a very sexually charged girl who talks about her sexuality with a certain amount of confidence that is almost disconcerting. Chimo, is an arab who gets attracted to her. Enticing tale about interracial love.Ameeta . Super Reviewer
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Nov 11, 2008For the most part a fantastic tale of interracial romance during a time of suspicion and conflict. The Arabs are seen as terrorists or luxurious accessories for French women. Lila (obvious similarity to Lolita) is a sexually awakened girl. She talks confidently and with pride about her sexual encounters and fantasies. This doesn't sit easy with the young man who has fallen for her. Chimo must constantly deal with his arrogant and testosterone fueled friends. The final scenes are heartbreaking if slightly obvious and the character of Mouloud is really a device as opposed to a person. Though he is obviously offended by the way his people are treated he seems to go too far without explanation. Whether it's his lust for Lila or his jealousy of Chimo that spurns him on is left blank and us unfulfilled. The setting in a poor area of Marseilles is bitter sweet in its beauty of narrow streets and tall buildings. Excellent performances from Giocante and Khouas create a well built chemistry that plays out believably until the end credits.Luke B Super Reviewer
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Jun 01, 2008An interesting movie! A story of coming of age and discovering love for the first time. Chimo is young and indecisive about choices in life, but everything changes when he meets Lila. He begins to see things differently, and starts to act and not just dream. Great! Intriguing story plot. Great music! Nitin Sawhney does not disappoint. A must-see!Leo L Super Reviewer
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May 18, 2007Very provocative, semi-erotic autobiographical film that is also an interesting cultural and character study. Vahina Giocante, the girl who plays Lila, will make you fall in love with her.Pedro P Super Reviewer
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