like many of his films, it lacks a certain tension. It's hard to analyze "why" this film doesn't make a greater impression on a viewer. Perhaps Stephane Audran is too "cool." It's almost impossible to think of her as an ardent lover. She seems so narcissist that no one else is necessary.
Jean Louis Trintignant (her husband in "real life") couldn't even make their scenes together rise above tepid.
I do wish critics would stop the comparisons to Hitchcock. Chabrol has none of his great skills, absolutely is one-dimensional, and exhibits no sense of humor or irony. In short, Chabrol seems a pompous bore as does the main character in this film.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Topic - Chabrol's "Les Biches" (The Bad Girls): - tinear 16:53:15 01/20/06 (9)
- Re: Chabrol's "Les Biches" (The Bad Girls): - patrickU 01:13:51 01/21/06 (0)
- Of course she was Chabrol's wife first - Victor Khomenko 17:02:30 01/20/06 (7)
- I am opening a bottle of champagne! Vic AND Pat agreed with me. nt - tinear 04:36:44 01/21/06 (6)
- Now the two of you must see the Okraina... who knows, there might be time for another bottle - Victor Khomenko 06:38:14 01/21/06 (5)
- I'll put it on the list now. nt - tinear 13:07:45 01/21/06 (1)
- Didn't you like the Zemlia? - Victor Khomenko 19:02:57 01/21/06 (0)
- Re: Done! As for Tinear, he will drink his Champagne alone, no doubt...nt - patrickU 10:06:26 01/21/06 (2)
- My marriage contract says if I drink bubbly alone, I don't even get the dog. nt - tinear 13:08:12 01/21/06 (1)
- Re: Contract? Ha-ha...You should know that without Victor & I---- - patrickU 15:22:57 01/21/06 (0)