This is not the rat-a-tat-tat of comic one-liners, but rather an amiable amble, brimming with charm.
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07/02/09
Let's Talk About The Rain (2008)
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Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:11
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.3/10
Consensus: A loose and subtle French ensemble comedy of manners with solid performances and a few witty one liners.
Starring: Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jamel Debbouze, Agnes Jaoui, Pascale Arbillot
Director: Agnes Jaoui
Reviews for Let's Talk About The Rain
1 - 14 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Touching on everything from family to fidelity, politics to prejudice, this is a slice of dystopic domesticity that captures the disappointments of life and the little joys that make it worthwhile.
11/07/08
Top CriticWhile the genial comic tone and steady torrent of sharp one-liners and social faux pas are effortlessly carried forward from her past work, this is a more subtle, contemplative and mature film.
11/07/08
You can blame the government, the bourgeoisie, women or the weather, but in the end Jaoui's ensemble comedy, for all its sophisticated wit and note-perfect performances, is washed out by an overwhelming slightness.
11/07/08
Each of the key characters feels disenfranchised in some way, but the meandering ensemble story doesn’t reach any real conclusions.
11/07/08
Top CriticBut it is a disappointment: a loose, unfocused rag-bag of ideas. Its filmic muscle tone lacks definition; it is flabby.
11/07/08
Top CriticSly ensemble acting, the strong point in any JaBac film, feels like a safety net in this one.
11/07/08
This gentle lancing of the foibles and pretensions of the French bougeoisie couldn't get more Gallic if it was sprinkled with garlic and ran off with the next-door-neighbour.
11/07/08
Rooted in richly played, likeable characters, this modest set-up percolates with smart, urbane humour, with Jaoui still finding time for some broad set-piece chuckles.
11/07/08
Top CriticNothing quite new enough, or strong enough, to turn a mild arthouse pleaser into a must-see.
11/07/08
French writer-director Agnès Jaoui's comedy of manners takes on issues of class, race and loyalty, but in such a charming, offhand way that one hardly notices them being raised.
11/07/08
It tells you more about human nature than a dozen more portentous movies and is a rare delight to savour from a unique and exceptionally talented film-maker.
11/07/08
Watchable, well acted and occasionally amusing French drama, though it's not as emotionally satisfying as Jaoui's previous films.
11/07/08
There are several intriguing themes gurgling around this comical drama, but it's so rambling and loose that nothing really comes together. Even so, the solid acting keeps us interested, and the potent issues keep us thinking.
11/07/08
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