On a Magical Night

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Alan W @PatronWong Feb 8, 2020 There's something rather charming, perhaps magical even, about Christophe Honore's latest bonkers of a film in which a long time married couple reassess their marriage after the husband found out that his wife has been having a series of extra-marital affairs with various, mostly younger, men. Moving to the hotel room across their apartment for one night to consider their options separately, they are both visited by various metaphorical and imaginary characters who tries to help them decide whether to carry on or call it quits. This is an entirely Gallic conceit, done in a splendidly matter-of-fact manner, and the way past, present and future collide here has a It's A Wonderful Life feel to it that only a French film can get away with. Deliberately theatrical in its presentation and styling, the film throws realism and caution to the wind, and the end result is a funny and often profound and resonating film, if you can go with its heightened stylings, and especially so for those in the audience who are in similarly long term relationships. The central quartet of actors are gamed and their delightful performances, though at times exaggerated, only serve to highlight the fantastical nature of the film and thankfully never cross into caricatures or panto. Part What-If fantasy, part farce, this might not be everyone's cup of tea but I find its ruminations on the concepts of love, memories and human nature endearing and certainly undeniable. This film might be light as a soufflé but it's also delicate and enjoyable if it's done right like this one is. See more Read all reviews

On a Magical Night

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