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I agree about Cotillard, but the film was a mess

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DWPC

In Reply to: RE: I read that some of the singing posted by PhilJ on May 11, 2008 at 20:33:45

Another of the many good films wrecked by this "look at me" generation of directors who insinuate themselves on the audience via technical over-manipulation so viewers can't get "into" the story. Maybe it was the fault of screenplay writers, but I doubt it.

As the guy who jumped off the 20-story building shouted as he passed the 10th Floor "So far..so good!"

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RE: What I Did Do After Viewing The Film: - Vinylly 13:42:51 05/13/08 (1)
Sunday, I dug out my old Edith Piaf LP's and enjoyed them.
But, one thing I don't understand about the biography. Edith Piaf went through the WWII years in Paris. This experience should have had a drastic impact on her life, but the war was never mentioned in the film and seemed to have floated over that time in her life.
Also, I was told she was part of the French Underground Resistance, and she was honored for her efforts. If this was true, then why was it not also mentioned in the film.
- Omitting the Nazi Occupation was unthinkable...I didn't get it either - DWPC 22:48:13 05/13/08 (0)
  It would have given the viewers a very different perspective of Piaf and her post-war life. Its omission turned a bio into a manipulation. Chopping the film so unpredictably really made it a chore to follow. But the unexpected lack of Piaf's music was really the deal-breaker for me. Mostly bits and pieces; her most popular songs were largely ignored.
  
  As the guy who jumped off the 20-story building shouted as he passed the 10th Floor "So far..so good!"
  
  Edits: 05/13/08

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