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Summary: The movie of the year!
Review: First of all, I find the R rating offensive. This film should be seen by everyone, everywhere, and learn a thing or two about tolerance and respect. Ma Vie en Rose masterfully combines Ludo's harsh reality, with a dreamy world of his own. It is visually arresting, the acting is superb, and the soundtrack is just something out of this world!
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Summary: Ma Vie En Rose is excellent!
Review: The ratings board that gave this movie an "R" is silly -- never has a gentler movie gotten such a rating, and all because of its core premise: a boy who likes to wear dresses and wants to be a girl. Would a movie about a girl who wants to be a boy (a tomboy, in other words) get a similar R rating? I don't think so.The story follows Ludovic, who seems to be the only person who's sure of who he is in the conformist French suburb where his family resides. Ludo takes heat from his family, his schoolmates, and from the neighborhood as they wrestle with is eccentric lifestyle. The discomfort others feel around Ludo is more revealing of their hang-ups than his, and the viewer gets the feeling that the psychological "treatment" for Ludo is doing him more harm than good. The movie is beautifully shot and arranged, with vivid dream sequences and intriguing costuming and set design. The only weak points of it are the abrupt personality shift of the mother about midway through the movie, which is jarring and not consistent with her character as previously established. Also, the father does a turnaround himself a little later, and we're led to believe that unemployment is an ultimately emasculating feminizing force on men, as this is what spearheads the father's change of attitude. The ending is not as strong as it could have been -- it left me wondering what would happen to Ludo as he grows up. All in all, it's a great, enjoyable movie, one that, despite the "R" rating, the whole family could enjoy, provided the parents aren't too hung up about gender-identification for their kids. If you've got an open mind, and are interested in a fun movie, definitely give this one a viewing!
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Summary: Magnificent
Review: I have never seen a more beautiful and innocent movie. Everything is realistically displayed through the eyes of a 7 year old boy, Ludovic. He believes himself to be a "girlboy" because god accidentally dropped his X chromosome into the trash which ultimately turned Ludovic into a boy. The movie is heartwrenching, but remains completely innocent. The whole atmosphere is innocense. I cried so hard while watching the movie. As the film progresses, Ludovic becomes less himself, choosing things based on other people's judgements than his own. He begins to become more timid, introverted, and tortured. His spirit is killed by everyone around him, especially his mother who supported him in the beginning. His mom cuts his hair; an asset that made him feel more feminine, making him vulnerable. The most painful scene to watch was when Ludovic went down the stairs to go outside due to the havoc his sister and brothers were causing. His mother sneered at him and asked "Where are you going?" ludovic answers that he is going outside to take a walk because his siblings are too noisy. His mother glares at him and says without any heart "It's not our fault we had to move" referring to the fact that Ludovic's "girlboy" tendencies made the neighborhood turn on the family. Ludovic stares at his mother for a second, then nods gently and leaves. His sadness really resonates. Ludovic is all alone, and no one cares. His brothers allow him to be beat up in his presence by the soccer team. His mother continually bashes him verbally saying that he ruined everyone's lives, and that everything negative was his fault. it's disgusting what society can do to such an innocent, loving boy. But it's real, and that's what is sick about the world. i recommend this movie to everyone. you'll love it. this is the environment we let people survive in. it's disgusting how much negativity is pushed upon the fragile shoulders of little 7 year old Ludovic.
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Summary: A "rainbow" of emotions, as others have said.
Review: This movie is very interesting and very well done. I don't think this is a comedy at all, though it does have light moments. I personally wouldn't call it "innocent" either, because there is a lot of pain caused by people's aversion to anyone outside the mainstream. But it is honest and moving. The family members have conflicted and totally believable reactions to their unique sibling/child. This is a French film that is so universal, it could be anyplace if the language were dubbed. Beautifully filmed and acted, with several complex characters, no easy answers or pat resolutions. Feels like life. P.S. The boy never considers himself "gay." He considers himself a "girl." Thus all the references to being "bent" are that much more confusing for him.
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Summary: A Little More Serious Than Expected
Review: The movie had been reccommended to me as a comedy and I was expecting such. There certainly were comedic moments but the movie was much more than I had expected.
Even the review at the top of this list is not exactly accurate.
Ludovic did not wear dresses and put on lipstick because he thought one of his chromosomes was misplaced. He had been doing such long before his dream. That was an explanation he was given by his sister and then he had his dream about it. Additionally, he did not voluntarily swap his costume for the dress at the party. He was trying to "conform" but the tomboy girl and her friends took it from him againsr his wishes.
The movie should be seen by anyone who is homophobic to see the damage they can cause to individuals and families. It was a very good movie but to me the message was not one of wonderment and childhood dreams.
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Summary: A French Film Strikes Gold (or Pink)
Review: Innocent 7-year-old Ludovic wants to be a girl, and his desire is greeted by hate and misunderstanding from everyone but his grandmother, who wants to be a teenager. His parents just want them both to grow up. I didn't want this sweet story to end. The vibrant music, the bright colors and skillful acting combine into a magical fantasy that clashes with the bitter reality of life.
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Summary: Gorgeous film! Worth more than 5 stars
Review: Other reviewers will explain the film in detail. I will say Excellent and beautiful , imaginative and worth every penny to make! Wish more films were this beautiful and heart warming. Makes me want to adopt that child so bad and teach her what love and acceptance really are.
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