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Bel Ami

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  • itsjustme2004
    February 19, 2013
    itsjustme2004
    I like movies based on this era, but the subject of this movie was senseless to me...
  • romy861
    December 2, 2012
    romy861
    Started off slow, but really was worth sticking with. I am not a fan of period movies in general, but was interested to see Robert Pattinson in something other than Twilight movies. Also quite like Christina Ricci.
    This is a really well acted movie. Robert is quite convincing an... read mored you do see that all is not smiles as he seems to be on the surface. The women are also well written and convincing. The sex scene with him and Uma is quite brutal in an unexpected way. Actually hard to watch even though nothing is really shown.
    Quite a dark little movie.
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    November 27, 2012
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    Possessed by love. Consumed by desire.

    Not so great of a movie! The choice of Robert Pattinson as the hero, or antihero of Guy de Maupassant's novel is probably the main reason for the overall failure of the movie adaptation. Missing the artistic maturity necessary to sustain t... read morehe depth of a complex character, he seems to feel uncomfortable in his role, and whereas at the beginning his pale, embarrassed face and posture may be suitable for the part of a former poor soldier entering the glittering world of high society, once he is part of it, those same face and posture reveal his true feeling ill at ease in what is a totally unsuitable role for him. That's why the story, centred on his figure, develops in a boring, pedantic way, showing no punch and no real pathos, in search for a bounce that never comes. Nothing to say against the brilliant female performances,the frivolous Christina Ricci is the only one who enlivens the pale and inexpressive face of Georges, but Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott Thomas compete for the best performance, the first perfect in the role of the ambiguous Madeleine, and the latter courageous in her role of an ageing married woman, losing her mind for a young lover, and the last scene with her dressed in black at her daughter's marriage to Georges proves the only vivid moment within the whole picture.

    Georges Duroy is a penniless soldier returning from war. He travels to Paris in a search for ways to improve his social and financial status. He uses his wit and powers of seduction to charm wealthy women.
  • 3niR
    July 31, 2012
    3niR
    Should have read the story line before watching this.
  • blacksheepboy
    July 5, 2012
    blacksheepboy
    A rushed and insipid soap-opera with lame perfomances, especially by Robert Pattinson, who is a terrible actor and is completely miscast as an ambitious seducer - unable to show how his character feels and what could possibly draw those refined women to him.
  • panta2
    November 9, 2012
    panta2
    A drama starring Robert Pattinson is not an easy task, and the directors Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod had a difficulty convincing me that he was the perfect match for Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci and Colm Meaney. I watched it to the end wishing a littl... read moree bit more but it was always lacking full satisfaction.

    The story is based on the 1885 French novel of the same name by Guy de Maupassant which is a wonderful and very enjoyable work... while the film Bel Ami contains more soapy pleasures rushing through the real story. Robert Pattinson was in a role of Georges Duroy (Pattinson describes Duroy as being "completely amoral"), Uma Thurman was Madeleine Forestier, Duroy's secret love interest, and later wife, Kristin Scott Thomas was Madame Walter, whose lover Duroy becomes to further his interests, Christina Ricci as Clotilde de Marelle, who even though married genuinely loves Duroy, and Colm Meaney as Rousset. Not a bad casting.

    It was obvious that directors targeted the art film audience, premiering the film out of competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival, but not many could see the artistic value in it. To me, it seems that 9 million could be spent on something with more substance. Watchable, but not special.
  • fb704730572
    June 17, 2012
    fb704730572
    As a big fan of period dramas, I found myself greatly let down by Bel Ami. It has a strong cast, but a bad sense of storytelling, with poor pacing, feeling both slow in parts and rushed in others. The performance by Robert Pattinson in many embodies the film, he looks the part, i... read mores capable, but doesn't bring the necessary charisma or subtlety to the film that is needed. The motivations of all involved is too murky, the film's sense of intrigue is simply not interesting enough. Other films have been over similar territory and to better effect, including Barry Lyndon and Dangerous Liaisons.

    2.5/5 Stars
  • xas5
    August 8, 2012
    xas5
    Although "Bel Ami" fails to fully tear Robert Pattinson away from his vampire upbringings, the fact that the viewer is mostly supposed to dislike his central character provides for some on-par reactions. With a lovely cast of females surrounding him, especially Christina Ricci, w... read moreho grows more gorgeous with every role she plays and continues to prove that she will one day be an Academy Award winning actress, the focus is taken off Pattinson and his inability to reach beyond a certain base-set of emotions and transcends into a sexy, albeit slightly melodramatic, period piece.
  • chisomonthinda
    October 26, 2012
    chisomonthinda
    Hello Robert!! Finally a fitting role for this talented actor. Gripping story of Love and betrayal. Not your regular Romantic Comedy. Wonderfully scripted,cast and produced movie. Enjoy
  • Hamee
    September 27, 2012
    Hamee
    Aside from the remarkable acting by Pattinson there really was no reason to watch this movie. The characters in this movie were very flawed and hard to connect with and the ending left a lot to be desired.
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