godard seemed to be in a period where coherency and story mattered a whole lot less than art, which doesnt work in film, because the true art of film is the ability to tell good stories, but this film has enough other things going for it despite its lack of clarity that it is sav... read more
Maruschka Detmers,
Jacques Bonnaffé,
Myriem Roussel,
Christophe Odent,
Jean-Luc Godard
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First Name: Carmen tells the parallel stories of a quartet rehearsing Beethoven and a group of young people robbing a bank, supposedly to get the funds to make a film. Director Jean-Luc Godard attempt... read more
DVD Release Date: July 5, 2000
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With equal parts heist drama and romantic comedy, the movie continues Godard's exploration of film .... Full Review
By accepting his indulgences, the viewer is treated both to his wry sense of humor and his refreshing intelligence.
This, throwaway jokes and all, is Godard back at his most nouvelle vague in years. Full Review
The film is spiced with passion, philosophy, eroticism, and technical innovation, and while its ideas are relatively accessible, they still do not make for 'easy' viewing. Full Review
In the middle of the muddle, there was a nearly perfect scene. Full Review
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