Advantages: Even more emotional and an excellent continuation of the story Disadvantages: Darker than the first film
So here's the concluding part of my Jean De Florette / Manon DesSources review. I'm hoping you've read that one first; if not, go back and read it! This won't make sense unless you've read that one first, just as watching Manon DesSources won't make much sense unless you've first watched Jean De Florette. They're two parts of the same story, and really, this is just the second part of the same review.
Also, I have to warn you, it's virtually impossible to give any analysis of this film without revealing the major plot details of the first film, but I'll try my best not to ruin it.
So, Manon DesSources. Again, it's directed by Claude Berri, adapted from the novel by Marcel Pagnol, and stars Yves Montand and Daniel Auteuil. This was released in the same year as the other, 1986, and this was also nominated for Best Foreign ...
Advantages: Another stunning film from Claude Berri Disadvantages: Subtitles - other than that none.
...I'm hoping you're picking this up from where my Jean de Florette review left off. If not then shame on you, you're doing exactly the same thing I did, which was to watch Manon desSources before having seen Jean de Florette. Hehe :P
In my defence though this was because I was studying Manon desSources for my French coursework and we simply didn't have time to watch Jean de Florette first. If you do do this, it's preferable to have a rough idea of what happened in the first film, though it won't hinder your understanding of the film terribly if you don't know what happened in the first one. You'll pick up the rough gist of what happened as you go along.
So going on the assumption that you haven't read my Jean de Florette review (and just to make sure you were paying attention if you have :P) - a brief history of how this film ...
Troy was a breath-taking film with a brilliant plot (admittedly based on a legend), amazing characters and some amazing special effects.
Story
The story was well written and believable, however, it is based on a historical legend and is not the work of the makers of the film, so while I liked it, I can't give anybody credit for it. The story was also refreshing in that the good guys lost, which is original.
4/5
Characters/ performances
This film had an amazing set of characters portrayed by some truly gifted actors such as Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom. There was a nice mix of brave, selfless heroes and some twisted villains. However, the film also impressed me in that it didn't see characters in black and white as many films do and there was good within evil and evil within good. There was also something to look ...
anakha6 18.11.2008
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Product details
Long Name
Logis Des Sources
Type
Hotel
Street
3, Rue Des Saules
Address
3, Rue Des Saules, 10150 Creney Pres Troyes, Champagne-Ardenne, France
City
Creney Pres Troyes
Country
France
Post Code
10150
County
Champagne-Ardenne
Region
Centre-North
State Capital
Châlons-en-Champagne
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
35
Manufacturer's product description
Located on the outskirts of Troyes in Champagne, the Hotel Des Sources welcomes guests in a comfortable and modern frame.You will enjoy well-equipped and air-conditioned rooms with bath or shower and benefit from satellite TV and free WiFi connection. A free secure car parking is also at your disposal.Ideally located near the RN 19, you will be able to reach most major roads quickly. The factory outlets and the McArthur Glenn centre are just a stone’s throw from the hotel.
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