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Twenty acclaimed filmmakers from around the world look at love in the City of Lights in this omnibus feature. Paris, Je T'Aime features 18 short stories, each set in a different part of Paris and each... read more read more... featuring a different cast and director (two segments were produced by two filmmakers in collaboration). In "Faubourg Saint-Denis," Tom Tykwer directs Natalie Portman as an American actress who is the object of affection for a blind student (Melchior Belson). Christopher Doyle's "Porte de Choisy" follows a salesman (Barbet Schroeder) as he tries to pitch beauty aids in Chinatown. Nick Nolte and Ludivine Sagnier are father and daughter in "Parc Monceau" from Alfonso Cuarón. Animator Sylvain Chomet turns his eye to a pair of living, breathing mimes in "Tour Eiffel." An interracial romance in France is offered by Gurinder Chadha in "Quais de Seine." In "Le Marais" from Gus Van Sant, a man (Gaspard Ulliel) finds himself falling for a handsome gent (Elias McConnell) who works in a print shop. Isabel Coixet tells the tale of a man (Sergio Castellitto) who is making his final choice between his wife (Miranda Richardson) and his lover (Leonor Watling) in "Bastille." Juliette Binoche plays a grieving mother in Nobuhiro Suwa's "Place des Victoires," in which she's greeted by a spectral cowboy (Willem Dafoe). Richard LaGravanese's "Pigalle" finds a long-married man (Bob Hoskins) turning to a prostitute for advice on pleasing his wife (Fanny Ardant). Gérard Depardieu and Frédéric Auburtin direct Gena Rowlands and Ben Gazzara as longtime marrieds meeting for one final pre-divorce encounter in "Quartier Latin." Steve Buscemi learns a lesson about local etiquette in the Paris Metro in "Tuileries" from Joel and Ethan Coen. In "Loin du 16ème" by Walter Salles, a housekeeper (Catalina Sandino Moreno) longs for her own child as she tends to the infant of her wealthy employer. Elijah Wood stars in "Quartier de la Madeleine," a vampire tale from Vincenzo Natali. Wes Craven presents another fantasy in "Père-Lachaise," in which an engaged young man (Rufus Sewell) receives romantic advice from the spirit of Oscar Wilde (Alex Payne). A postal worker from Colorado (Margo Martindale) shares her thoughts on her visit to Paris in mangled French in Alexander Payne's witty "14th Arrondissement." Other segments include "Place des Fêtes" from Oliver Schmitz, Bruno Podalydès' "Montmartre," and "Quartier des Enfants Rouges" by Olivier Assayas, which stars Maggie Gyllenhaal. Paris, Je T'Aime received its world premiere at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Directed by: Olivier Assayas, Frédéric Auburtin, Emmanuel Benbihy, Gurinder Chadha, Sylvain Chomet

Release Date: May 4, 2007

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    May 2, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    I thought that Paris Je t'aime was an overrated film that really didn't deserve the praise it has received. I appreciate the artistic merit that the filmmakers tried to accomplish with this film; however the end result is simply a film that lacks any true engaging elements to rea... read morelly make it stand out. The film is mediocre and doesn't satisfy the way it should. I thought the idea behind the film was good, but something simply didn't click. The films various directors and stellar cast can't even save this one from being a dud. This film was a good try at doing something different, but it just wasn't to my liking. I felt that they could have done a lot more with this film, and it leaves a lot to be desired. The idea behind this anthology is interesting, but it really does lack something to really make it stand out. The film has an established cast of very good actors, but they seem unimpressive on-screen. You'd think that a film involving several high profile actors would bring something to the screen that would make the film stand out. Unfortunately, the film falls flat and is an uninteresting effort by some great directors. I for one, don't get the hype surrounding this film, and I thought it was mediocre this film could have been great; unfortunately it wasn't that great with too many imperfections. If each director would have put a bit more effort into the film, then maybe this film would have stood out.
  • paulkoh110
    February 20, 2012
    paulkoh110
    Its fun to watch and shows the talent of multiple directors!
  • fb634552688
    September 8, 2011
    fb634552688
    It's bumpy at times, with some great shorts and some not so great ones. But it's strength lies in the film as a whole, and all-in-all it was well done.
  • 366weirdmovies
    May 15, 2010
    366weirdmovies
    Anthology of short films from 22 directors (mostly French), all set in Paris and revolving around the theme of love. It's definitely a "box of chocolates" experience---many of the stories are yawners, maudlin, or inconclusive---but there are enough good ones to make it worth a w... read moreatch. The Coen Brothers segment, a hilarious sketch starring Steve Buscemi demonstrating why you should never look someone directly in the eyes on the Paris Metro, is the best. Other memorable pieces are a silent vampire story (starring Elijah Wood) and the almost heartbreaking story of a dying Nigerian immigrant who wants a coffee date with the cute paramedic who comes to his aid.
  • fb733768972
    March 22, 2010
    fb733768972
    What a great film. I watched this movie in french class, and I wish that I had gone to the movie theatre! It is really good! Steve Buscemi's scenes are awesome with his witty remarks!
  • kpn666
    March 21, 2010
    kpn666
    This was on TV, and decided to watch it after years of procrastinating.

    My bleeding loss. Welcome to Paris', city of love. I'm not really the type to watch these sort of films, but I guess my expectation of a tour of Paris intrigued me, and it is a tour... of Paris and the many... read more people that inhabit it or visit it - all exploring one point of their lives where things go right, wrong or even crazy - Paris is a city of romance, mystery, fantasy and if you're not careful, horror.

    An ensemble cast and directors combine to give us a unique take on the short story spin... this time 18, all based in different districts in Paris, themes of love and relationships with death and horror, dreams and fantasy, indifference, tragedy, racism, cultural and linguistic differences - so many issues protrayed in each segment divided by the many districts in Paris where a different story is set as according to the life within that district.

    Since the movie is a blend of many different things, its really hard to define it... you really have to watch it for yourself. Think of it as a book of short stories of life in Paris, where there's something for everyone. My favourite segment is the Coen Bros. short with Steve Buscemi eyeing the paranoid lovers in the Paris subway, whch lead to tensions and shows racial conflict, with their style of dark humor and story telling which I found the most entertaining aspect - how can one NOT avoid seeing love manifesting in Paris?? Even though it could get you into a little trouble. XD

    Another segment worth mentioning, which is tragic, is Oliver Schmitz' piece, a dying man's last shot at love, while the woman of his dreams is trying to help him, not knowing how he really feels about her. A truth about love at first sight, it comes like a star shooting star, and disappears just as quickly, before it can manifest and become something much more?

    Anyways, its tour book for all you hopeless romantics, poets and thinkers out there with a penchant for romance, puppy love and such... but on the flip side it does come with its own brooding dark side of love can be tainted or poisioned... or in one segment, reignited between two people.


    A modern day visual tour book, I think. Anyways, New York I love you came out recently, and a few more are on their way, hopefully each with its own unique take on their respective cities, rather than a rehash of Paris.

    Enjoy!!
  • ythelastman89
    November 18, 2009
    ythelastman89
    A really great anthology of short films. Some are a little cooky and bizarre, but the majority of them have a really great message. The acting was great, especially for this type of film making. It's amazing how much you can fit into a 5 minute short.
  • TheMachinist
    May 25, 2009
    TheMachinist
    A film like 'Paris Je T'aime' would not usually be my type of film to watch but because of the acclaimed directors and stars involved, I had to take a look.

    This episode film, consisting of 18 segments, feature some short stories that are actually very good. Some totally pointle... read moress stories are also included that reduce the whole success of the movie.

    My personal favourites were, starting with the best one, Sylvain Chomet's 'Tour Eiffel', Richard LaGravenese's 'Pigalle', Coen Brothers 'Tuileries', Isabel Coixet's 'Bastille', Oliver Schmitz 'Place des Fétes' and Vincenzo Natali's beautiful vampire love story 'Quartier de la Madeleine'.

    Someone said to me, or then I read it from somewhere that 'Paris Je T'aime' is about love but this film is not about love, it's all about Paris, the City of Lights. Paris can be at times beautiful, dangerous, sexy and erotic but always full of totally different people and different stories.
  • bottcorecords1
    February 20, 2009
    bottcorecords1
    A series of 18 vignettes (each running about 5 minutes apiece) directed by some of the biggest names in film (Wes Craven, The Coen Brothers, Gus Van Sant), all focusing on the central theme of love in Paris. Sometimes, it's abstract (#5: a woman wakes up, sings to her baby, and ... read morethen sticks the baby in a daycare while she goes to her job of taking care of another woman's baby while that other woman goes to her job), other times it's silly (Steve Buscemi arrives in Paris and gets beaten up for looking at the girl of a jealous boyfriend). It's almost a love-themed version of Richard Linklater's "Slacker". The French-American production is highly uneven, I'd rate 2, 4, 12, 15, 18 as good to very good, 6, 9 (I get it, but still...), and 10, 13, and 14 were terrible, with the rest being okay. Unfortunately, the whole thing feels like an unnecessary exercise and a little too pretentious for anyone outside of the diehard French-o-phile. It does close with it's strongest vignette (a woman from Denver, a quintessential fat American, goes to Paris with high expectations, has a fairly drab vacation, and yet still falls in love with the city itself, despite herself), with #12 being a close 2nd. I think I'd like to visit Paris someday. Any movie that inspires one to do so, can't be all bad.
  • aliceinpunderland
    January 31, 2009
    aliceinpunderland
    Made me feel all romantic and sad (gag). I only really liked about 7 of the shorts; others are too high-concept and somewhat cliche. On the whole, a humorous, enjoyable experience. Favorite is "Quais de Seine" by Gurinder Chadha.

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Richard Roeper
June 18, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

For directors and actors who usually work on projects that take years to develop and months to film, this must have been a really fun lark. For the viewer, it's a full cinematic feast.

Roger Moore
June 15, 2007
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

A little uneven in style, tone and quality. But the picture that emerges of Paris is romantic, cosmopolitan and hopeful. Full Review

Bruce Westbrook
June 8, 2007
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle

Even the least tales here flit by quickly enough to leave little bad aftertaste, and the best are savored like the last small bites of exquisite soufflés. Full Review

Richard Nilsen
June 7, 2007
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic

The best segments are as good as film gets; the losers can make you wince. On the whole, the good outweigh the bad and make the film feel like a minivacation in the City of Light. Full Review

V.A. Musetto
June 1, 2007
V.A. Musetto, New York Post

On paper, the film looks like a slam dunk, but that isn't the way it plays out. Perhaps it's the time-limit constraints or maybe they just don't care, but most of the directors aren't working at full ... Full Review

Mick LaSalle
May 25, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The result is that after two hours one gets the sense of having seen a panorama of human experience, of having witnessed a moment of time in all its true fullness. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
May 25, 2007
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Paris, je t'aime builds into something quite wonderful. Full Review

Claudia Puig
May 25, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

It's hard not to love Paris, Je t'Aime. A valentine to the planet's most romantic city, this delightful anthology of 18 short films will make you long to bid adieu to your humdrum existence and board ... Full Review

John Monaghan
May 25, 2007
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

Split evenly between the inspired segments and those that fall flat, this ambitious omnibus is still worth watching. Full Review

Christy Lemire
May 25, 2007
Christy Lemire, Associated Press

With 18 pieces in all, there should be something here to tantalize everyone's tastes, or at least prompt you to contact your travel agent to book a vacation.

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