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Incredible screenplay and execution. An intelligent love story in ordinary circumstances turns unexpectedly into a thriller.
8/10
27.2.2009 -
datamine@ - age: 26-35
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[ATTENTION: This review reveals content of the movie.]
With respect to the art of filmmaking, I'll say that the Europeans do it better than Hollywood nine times out of ten. This is not of those instances. The plot is so convoluted and filled with so many convenient coincidences that it becomes impossible to suspend one's disbelief. Admittedly, audiences have become more attuned to the conventions of thrillers and mysteries. They are able to effectively anticipate plot twists well in advance and figure out whodunit long before it is ultimately revealed. It's as if writer-director Guillaume Canet is feeling the pressure to up the cleverness ante by daring the audience to figure out what will happen next. This self-conscious effort at trying to be too inventive, gets in the way of telling a cohesive story. A better example of a "wrong man" thriller in which a man is unjustly implicated in the death of his wife and tries to prove his innocence while simultaneously trying to stay alive is "The Fugitive" (1993) A key reason for that film's success was Harrison Ford's sympathetic portrayal of Richard Kimble. It is very easy to root for him. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for François Cluzet's opaque portrayal of Alexandre Beck in "Tell No One". I didn't really care what happened to him, one way or another, and that is this film's ultimate undoing.
6/10
17.12.2008 -
paulieg@ - age: 36-49
This was excellent. A very smart and engaging film.
9/10
25.11.2008 -
blaz@ - age: 26-35
From a great book by Harlan Coben, which was set in New Jersey I think, so having the twist of a french locale was a plus.
9/10
19.11.2008 -
patricknorbury@ - age: 36-49
Amazing French film, suberb acting, fantastic writing. Would see it again tomorrow.
10/10
17.11.2008 -
llazaro77@ - age: 26-35
10/10 Fantastic all around. No Hollywood bollocks, just tip top french film making. A must see!
10/10
14.11.2008 -
jake@ - age: 26-35
Wonderful thriller. Very different from Hollywood thrillers. Refreshing.
9/10
11.11.2008 -
esadiazleon@ - age: 26-35
What a great movie! Took a few minutes to get use to the sub-titles and also for the plot to develop but it was one of the best Ive seen.
10/10
9.11.2008 -
indartdale@ - age: 26-35
This film is an absolute must see for all. It is colorfully suspenseful, and has an interesting and detailed plot with lots of wonderful twists and surprises. I especially enjoyed the speed with which it unfolds, every scene is carefully timed and exposed and the characters are all intriguing and complex. Beautiful.
10/10
3.11.2008 -
saranabizadeh@ - age: 26-35
An excellent mystery thriller. But it makes me ask one question: I read about 2 mystery/thriller novels a week and I wonder why so few of them get made into movies. Those novels have the kind of brilliant plot twists, and character studies that Hollywood screenwriters seem incapable of creating from scratch. More of this, please!
9/10
2.11.2008 -
dgfcuk@ - age: 36-49
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An excellent movie, will keep you guessing up until the end. The subtitles seemed inconspicuous as the film continued. Another good European movie that succeeds to draw the audience into the story line, with believable character actors. Francois Cluzet, male lead, showed mature venerability, maybe a good movie for some North Americans men to see!
9/10
27.10.2008 -
lesley_booth@ - age: 50+
The premise of the plot was flawed from the beginning so the movie can go where it wants and become even more convoluted. The movie was way too long and they just had to put in a chase scene to make it longer. Also because it is subtitled it makes it hard to follow.
5/10
18.10.2008 -
davidfranklin@ - age: 50+
God I love European cinema when it's done well... not perfect but very enjoyable. It took me away!
8/10
18.10.2008 -
peter@ - age: 50+
Excellent movie... best I have seen in a long time.
10/10
16.10.2008 -
intellect@ - age: 36-49
Interesting whodunnit with a few twists... excellent cinematography.
8/10
14.10.2008 -
lboenders@
This is a fabulous movie! Very unpredictable, entertaining, and well-acted. It is also very moving - very highly recommended! I think you would love this movie.
9/10
13.10.2008 -
meg@ - age: 36-49
Really good film -- very suspenseful, good characters!
9/10
11.10.2008 -
joe@ - age: 36-49
Best film for 2008 for me. Solid acting and a great story line will temp you to see it again.
10/10
5.10.2008 -
skibumglub@ - age: 50+
Gripping, with an intricate plot, superb acting and cinematography, not a cliche in sight, a romantic thriller whodunit, a French take on an American genre. Don't miss it.
9/10
30.9.2008 -
davidschatzky@ - age: 50+
Best thriller I've seen this year. The acting was great. You think you figure out how it going to end but we so many twist and turn it manage to keep my attention from start to finish... I recommend people pay very close attention because if you're the type that take bathroom break or go to the concession stand you might miss the conclusion...
9/10
29.9.2008 -
sentenza99@ - age: 26-35
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One of the best shows I have seen in 2008. It could become a classic in the mystery/thriller mold. This is one movie to which you need to pay attention as it moves along very quickly and has lots of characters that end up playing a key role in the overall mystery. Best to see it with someone else because if you miss a few of the subtitles and don't understand French you could find yourself struggling to figure out what you've missed. It's one of those movies that you will want to see twice. I haven't really elaborated on the storyline because it's just too darn complicated for my pea brain.
9/10
28.9.2008 -
ralphgumdrop@ - age: 50+
A taut little thriller with Gallic flair. Excellent performances by all. A gem.
8/10
28.9.2008 -
codogno@ - age: 36-49
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Excellent film!! L'intrigue nous tient jusqu'à la fin et est NON PREVISIBLE, contrairement aux films américains ou on devine tout des le départ!! Francois Cluzet est excellent et très touchant, surtout dans la dernière scene!!! Intrigue très bien ficelé! Il faut suivre attentivement pour ne rien manquer!! J'ai beaucoup aimé, à ne pas manquer!!! Je suis d'accord avec qqu qui a mis ce film dans la lignée de 'L'été meurtrier'... !!
9/10
19.5.2007 -
mistral1406@ - age: 36-49
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I usually dont appreciate French movies (as in french I mean France... Not quebec) And I really enjoyed this one. Very good story and lovely shots as well.
9/10
25.4.2007 -
silver_sky_05@ - age: 18-25
I saw this movie on my flight to spain a few weeks ago and it was great! Really, the story flows from one end to the other... So many turns. The intrigue is really mesmerizing and you get caught up in it. Really better than most thrillers/suspense stories I've seen!
8/10
20.4.2007 -
sacoca_@ - age: 26-35
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