Elles [Blu-ray]

Juliette B is a gem of an actress. It is exciting to wtach her.

Elles is a serious look at a specific aspect of modern day romantic life in the age of the internet and cellphones. Juliette Binoche stars as a writer for Elle magazine researching (she thinks) an article on young college-age women who offer their services to men in order to obtain the money they need to live as something better than a starving student. Binoche's character starts out aloof and almost sneering, with the stereotypical attitude the general public has towards these women, but as she gets to know them better she gets drawn to them and into their world, letting down her journalist's guard. What elevates Elles far above a mere fictionalized documentary movie is when Binoche's character realizes that she is already part of this world. Aside from one scene in which a character gets assaulted (which is most likely a fantasy, although it is not entirely clear), there are no real victims or perpetrators in Elles. It is just what consenting adults do to satisfy their needs and survive the stresses of modern day life. The centerpiece of Elles by far is Juliette Binoche's character, and she gives a star performance. Her character is not terribly attractive, and her face often shows the stresses of the life she leads as a busy working mom, but that is as it should be. She is most appealing when she lets her hair down by getting tipsy with one of her interview subjects, and that scene is a pure joy. The two college students, played by Anais Demoustier and Joanna Kulig, are near opposites in personality, body type and hair color, but each actress gives an intimately revealing portrayal. The men and boys in Elles have much more minor roles, but are well played. The casting and acting are spot-on, and speak to the care with which Elles was obviously made. If this film ever gets remade as an American film with American actors, I doubt it will be anywhere near as good. The only thing that prevents me from giving Elles five stars is that it tries to do a bit much in a short amount of time. There are many scenes and many significant events which rush forward to an ultimately satisfying conclusion. I feel the film could have benefited from a slightly more languorous pace, which would have allowed time to more fully explore everything that happens. Elles is highly recommended for adults who aren't afraid to look behind the facade.

Bad..Exploitation by Juliette Binoche and co..! Bad//Exploitation by Juliette Binoche and Co. Maybe makes Money... Same old stuff....not interesting..no plot ...no character development.. Nothing more to say..

A coming of age movie for french ladies of the night and day. Not really any unique twists of plot or academy award winning performances for the best organism. But, if you haven't been to Paris in the spring, summer, fall, etc., this is worth watching if you don't have anything else to do.

I enjoyed this movie and have watched 2-3 times in the past 3 months or so. Suggest you consult "bluRay.com" for a professional review of its contents, technical visual and sound quality. In short, not for someone looking solely for sexual thrills but rather for one who seeks a serious plot with a few very sexually charged scenes ..all in context of the plot.

I didn't like the film. Julliette, as always, is extraordinary, but the way the story is conducted is very unclear. Too bad. The story is actually very interesting. It could be done much better.

Do you speak French?

Gut wrenching performances for any women who has ever felt caged in by a marriage. The expectation of devotion to a husbands career and child rearing can be totally stifling to personal development and lead to painful resentment so magnificently portrayed by Anais Demouslier. A five star performance!

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Dieser Film hat mich tief beeindruckt. Eine wunderbare Juliette Binoche! Als Pariser Journalistin Anne interviewt sie Pariser Studentinnen, die sich prostituieren. Diese Szenen, in denen sie sich dem ihr so fremden Milieu nähert, sind so voller widersprüchlicher Gefühle: schonungslos offen, beklemmend, befremdlich und warmherzig in der Annäherung der so unterschiedlichen Frauen. Was Juliette Binoche in stummen Großaufnahmen spielt ist umwerfend. Sie stellt ihre Fragen an die Prostituierten und erwartet dann voller Scheu, Unverständnis, Verklemmtheit, Neugier, fast Freude deren Antwort. Dafür läßt sich die Kamera Zeit und das berührt sehr. Die Frage, ob die Mädchen in diesem Job selber entscheiden und die Männer im Griff haben oder ob sie sich den Lustphantasien der Männer gegen Bezahlung unterwerfen, wird zur Frage für Anne, für die Regisseurin des Films und für mich als Zuschauerin. Dabei zerbricht auf der anderen Seite immer mehr das gut bürgerliche Leben von Anne mit Mann und Kindern voller Scheinheiligkeit, Frust und Krampf. Gespielt ist das alles mit einer ungeheuren Intensität, Intimität und Schonungslosigkeit, die mich von Anfang an gefesselt hat. Und eine Schlussszene, die alles offen läßt in ihrer Mischung aus Trostlosigkeit und Hoffnung, ohne einen Hauch von Kitsch. Wiederfinden werden sich in diesem Film all die erfolgreichen Vierziger und Fünfziger unter uns, die glauben, alles erreicht zu haben und auf der anderen Seite gefangen sind im Alltagsgrau.

me gusta esta peli, ya la habia visto y la encontre. tiene un buen guion. Me parece fenomenal.Espero encontrar mas pelis de mi gusto. Gracias

very poor movie the story is very poor.

Excellent and explicit film , showing a womens take on prostitution . Binoche is of course brilliant as the journalist who interviews 2 student escort girls and then finds her attitude to her own sex put under the spot light . This film is neither bleak nor titilating and all the acting seems extremely natural . One of my favourite films of the year .