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Julie Delpy, as well as a being a beautiful and talented actress, is a woman of many talents. Want the proof? Then Two Days In Paris, a warm and distinctly European-feel comedy that she also scripted and directed, is a terrific piece of evidence. It’s one of 2007’s most engaging surprises, too.
Delpy previously co-scripted the wonderful Before Sunset, and Two Days In Paris has a similar feel. The film follows Delpy’s Marion and Adam Goldberg’s Jack as they spend time in the French capital, dealing with the assortment of issues and scenarios it throws up. Given that Marion is French and Jack is American, there are cultural issues that are explored. Yet it’s a character piece at heart, and that’s where the film’s strength lies.
Because the treat with Two Days In Paris is the quality of writing. With dialogue crucial to the film’s success, Delpy’s script generates engaging conversations and characters well worth spending time with. The film itself doesn’t quite scale the heights of the aforementioned Before Sunset, but it’s the film that comes the closest since to doing so.
So if you fancy something a little off the beaten track, where character is crucial, the music is grand and the film never takes a cheap shot, then treat yourself to Two Days In Paris. And keep your eye on Julie Delpy; whether in front of or behind the camera, this is a woman with plenty to offer. --Jon Foster
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Julie Delpy's breezily hilarious feature follows French-born Marion (Delpy) and Jack (Adam Goldberg), her American boyfriend (of two years), on a two-day stop through Paris, where Marion has purchased a tiny apartment one floor up from her rowdy, eccentric parents (played with great ability by Delpy's actual parents). Just passing through after an Italian getaway, the lovebirds are unprepared for the many relationship tests soon thrown their way in the notoriously romantic city. Avoiding the metro on account of Jack's terrorism fears, the couple treks about the city by foot and cabs, getting into several vicious brawls with French cabbies, waiters, and a string of men from Marion’s past. When Jack discovers how many of Marion's so called 'friends' she used to be intimate with, the trip becomes overshadowed by paranoia. This suspicion would be easy to brush off if only Jack spoke the language, or if all of Marion's exes didn't insist on multiplying.
Delpy, who penned, directed, and stars in the feature, has created a truly charming film. Thanks to clever writing and great chemistry, Delpy and Goldberg's onscreen relationship feels completely natural and genuine. Delpy saves her characters from being too precious by balancing their entertaining dialogue with human flaws. Though a story with this premise could easily veer off into a typical culture clash comedy, 2 Days in Paris moves past that to explore the problems of relationships at large in a lyrical way. While in the same general vein of the classic talk-heavy Richard Linklater film Before Sunrise, 2 Days in Paris has more in common with the film's sombre 2004 sequel, Before Sunset (which Delpy co-wrote). That said, the film counters its thoughtful scenes with lighthearted ones, so it never becomes contrived or bogged down. Like Before Sunset , 2 Days in Paris leads up to a whimsical conclusion which is beautiful in its simplicity. The film pulls off what Marion, a photographer, struggles with throughout, torn between the compulsion to capture a moment on film while desiring to be really in the moment itself.
Delpy, who penned, directed, and stars in the feature, has created a truly charming film. Thanks to clever writing and great chemistry, Delpy and Goldberg's onscreen relationship feels completely natural and genuine. Delpy saves her characters from being too precious by balancing their entertaining dialogue with human flaws. Though a story with this premise could easily veer off into a typical culture clash comedy, 2 Days in Paris moves past that to explore the problems of relationships at large in a lyrical way. While in the same general vein of the classic talk-heavy Richard Linklater film Before Sunrise, 2 Days in Paris has more in common with the film's sombre 2004 sequel, Before Sunset (which Delpy co-wrote). That said, the film counters its thoughtful scenes with lighthearted ones, so it never becomes contrived or bogged down. Like Before Sunset , 2 Days in Paris leads up to a whimsical conclusion which is beautiful in its simplicity. The film pulls off what Marion, a photographer, struggles with throughout, torn between the compulsion to capture a moment on film while desiring to be really in the moment itself.
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I love European cinema generally, but often find that comedies (depending on the style of humour) don't work so well when you have to read subtitles (I remember being left particularly cold by French comedy "Les Visiteurs", which was a huge hit in it's native country). So discovering this little gem was an absolute joy. It was written and directed by Julie Delpy (the French Actress who is equally at home performing in English), and for this reason the film has a European sensibility, and yet is performed largely in English. Indeed, when subtitles are employed during the film, it only adds to the humour, as they are used to demonstrate the language barrier between Adam Goldberg's character and his girlfriend's parents.
At a time when "Knocked Up" and "Superbad" have been hailed as the funniest films of the year, it's a shame that this film was not recognised as such. Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for those other big, no brain comedies, but this film made me laugh out loud even more, and it's also smarter and wittier, with sharp dialogue throughout. And don't let that make you think that this is purely highbrow comedy either - any film that derives humour from a photo of a naked man with a balloon tied round his privates can hardly be accused of taking itself too seriously! The central premise of the film is also one that many people will be able to relate to, as with European City breaks more affordable these days, many of us have spent weekends abroad with partners, and can relate to all the potential joys and stresses that often result.
Along with writing and directing the film, Julie Delpy also stars, and wrote and performed some of the soundtrack. So I'd just like to salute you Miss Delpy for realising what was obviously a very personal project, and for making me laugh so much with one of the most memorable films of 2007. I for one won't be disappointed if you decide to write and direct again!
At a time when "Knocked Up" and "Superbad" have been hailed as the funniest films of the year, it's a shame that this film was not recognised as such. Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for those other big, no brain comedies, but this film made me laugh out loud even more, and it's also smarter and wittier, with sharp dialogue throughout. And don't let that make you think that this is purely highbrow comedy either - any film that derives humour from a photo of a naked man with a balloon tied round his privates can hardly be accused of taking itself too seriously! The central premise of the film is also one that many people will be able to relate to, as with European City breaks more affordable these days, many of us have spent weekends abroad with partners, and can relate to all the potential joys and stresses that often result.
Along with writing and directing the film, Julie Delpy also stars, and wrote and performed some of the soundtrack. So I'd just like to salute you Miss Delpy for realising what was obviously a very personal project, and for making me laugh so much with one of the most memorable films of 2007. I for one won't be disappointed if you decide to write and direct again!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I am a huge fan of Julie Delphy and was really looking forward to seeing this film. However, I was a little disappointed, primarily because the film does not have a fulfilling ending. This is due, in part, to the less than sympathetic character of the male lead, Jack, played by Adam Goldberg. Right at the beginning of the film you get to realise that he is an unpleasant, selfish bore and that is just the beginning of the numerous character deficiencies that unfold as the story develops. Why oh why does the gorgeous, life loving Marion (Julie Delphy) tolerate him?
The film does have a number of redeeming qualities and the script, much of which I suspect may be improvised, is really very clever and witty. However, I was desperately trying to find something about Jack's character which would make me want to root for him. At one stage I even started to have more sympathy with Marion's father notwithstanding his dubious methodology for dealing with motorists who parked on the pavement. At least his character was quite likeable and he didn't go round depressing most people that he met!
Julie Delphy is a multi-talented lady but sadly she must shoulder some blame for the direction that the script takes. Line by line the content of the script was fine with some very witty lines delivered by good actors. It was just the direction that the script took and the dubious characterisation of Jack. The viewer was left thinking that Marion could do so much better than being saddled for life with a not very likable, jealous bore who appeared very set in his ways and whose loyalty and support for his lover was very questionable!
The film does have a number of redeeming qualities and the script, much of which I suspect may be improvised, is really very clever and witty. However, I was desperately trying to find something about Jack's character which would make me want to root for him. At one stage I even started to have more sympathy with Marion's father notwithstanding his dubious methodology for dealing with motorists who parked on the pavement. At least his character was quite likeable and he didn't go round depressing most people that he met!
Julie Delphy is a multi-talented lady but sadly she must shoulder some blame for the direction that the script takes. Line by line the content of the script was fine with some very witty lines delivered by good actors. It was just the direction that the script took and the dubious characterisation of Jack. The viewer was left thinking that Marion could do so much better than being saddled for life with a not very likable, jealous bore who appeared very set in his ways and whose loyalty and support for his lover was very questionable!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In this humorous story in which Julie Delpy bumps into one old boyfriend after another and Adam Goldberg looks progressively more exasperated and shocked you get to see a lot of Paris and hear a lot of political opinions and heated arguments.The dialogue switches from english to french a lot - which can be annoying - and so if you are looking for a film to chill out to then this is not the one for you.Not suitable for people 15 years and under - lots of swearing and some visual sexual content too.Are the french really as aggressive,racist and shameless as this film portrays them?
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Great film!
Amazing film! Definitely worth a watch would definitely recommend it is really funny and the price here is unbeatable almost
Published 1 month ago by chutti
Unbelievably Funny and ... Sad
Stopping off at her parents' house for two days in Paris on their way back to New York from a vacation in Venice, an American couple, Marion and Jack, played by Julie Delpy and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by joholin
Where is Ethan Hawke?
How can you have Julie Delphy in Paris without the lovely Ethan Hawke? The leading man in this is truly appalling. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Agnetha
Taxi Drivers
I first saw this in a cinema which had fewer customers than one would have expected for so witty and involving film but there were enough of them to bring that laughter generated... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Christopher Hawtree
Two Days in Paris
This is a fast moving funny and energetic drama about a French woman and American man, married and living in New York, who visit Paris together. Read more
Published 20 months ago by D. Schofield
very blah
that's all you can say really, its just blah....
you don't really get into the characters and you don't really care where its going, quite boring really. Read more
you don't really get into the characters and you don't really care where its going, quite boring really. Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by A. E. Khoury
A risque rom-com
Two Days in Paris is the tale of an American guy who accompanies his French girlfriend back to her hometown where they stay with her parents for a few days. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by LXIX
Two Days is Great
Can't understand why this wasn't a bigger hit at the cinema, great fun and Julie Delpy directed, produced and stars in it, what a gal. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Barbara Vermeir
Wonderful 21st century modern romance set in Paris
Julie Delpy has a wonderful sense of humour and understanding of modern romance. Good feel factor movie ~ with excellent photos of Paris as a place to live and be in. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by K. E. Allen
Very French Very Paris
After living in Paris for many years I needed to buy this and look back and reflect on good times. This film is so true of many Parisian characters especially the parties,... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by lee kaay
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