Le Divorce

Le Divorce

By James Ivory

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2003-08-29
  • Advisory Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 57min
  • Director: James Ivory
  • Production Company: Merchant Ivory Productions
  • Production Country: France, United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
5/10
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When two American sisters become caught up in the intimate intrigue of Paris, cultures and human passions collide. Le Divorce follows the journey of Isabel Walker (Kate Hudson), a quintessential young Californian newly arrived in the City of Light to visit her pregnant sister, Roxanne (Naomi Watts). A darkly romantic poet, Roxy has just been jilted by her scoundrel husband, Charles-Henri de Persand, and it appears they are headed for "le divorce." Meanwhile, Isabel finds herself falling for a married French diplomat who just happens to be the uncle of Roxy's soon-to-be-ex! Based on the best-selling novel by Diane Johnson, Le Divorce is a new twist on the classic American-in-Paris theme.

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  • American bourgeoisie meets French bourgeoisie

    5
    By Nsudboro
    If you do not appreciate (1) the unique cultural quirks of the American upper middle class (2) the unique cultural quirks of the French upper middle class (3) a film that is more concerned with character development than with plot development then you will not enjoy this film. If, however, you enjoy film as a meditation of unique moments, regardless of whether it “gets somewhere”, you may find some very rewarding moments here. This is the first film in which I noticed Naomi Watts because, though her part was minor, her quiet grace was the emotional heart of the film.

  • Must be viewed a few times

    4
    By Ester Leal
    Upon first viewing I didn't like this film. But I caught it on tv a second time and actually really enjoyed it. Since then I've seen it numerous times and now own a copy. It's really not a comedy in its true form. There are some funny moments but the gem about it is that it details the French v American customs. For that alone, anyone who enjoys French cinema and or artists would enjoy this one.

  • Very bad !!! I need my money back !

    1
    By Alya73
    I could't see , because the frezz!!

  • Worse than a drag

    2
    By Farm and Land
    It took two people and put them sound asleep by 9:00 p.m. There was absolutely no point to this movie. Don't waste your money..!

  • Blergggghhhh......

    1
    By benjinyc
    Anger is the only emotion this movie evokes of me...save your money for a foot-long Subway sandwich lunch tomorrow instead! What a waste of good group of talent!

  • Le Divorce

    1
    By KNS22
    This is probably the worst Parisian inspired film I have ever set my eyes on. It has more twist and turns than a rollercoaster, and poor Kate Hudson was absolutely terrible. Paris is a gorgeous city and they did not take advantage of the landscape instead they decided to go from country home to maids quarters. I don't know what they set out to accomplish when they made this film but I felt like asking for my 3.99 rental fee back.

  • This movie was fabulous!

    5
    By Krista825
    Okay everyone below me is well quite inept when it comes to reviewing movies. I believe this movie was fabulous do not listen to any of them unless they gave it a good review. This movie was so fresh and how did i not make sense? It was to the point, it was about a divorce...that effects so many people throughout the movie...sort of like a catalyst. It had subtle humor, so it was definitely more a of a dram/romantic movie. If you do not like those types of movies you should not be watching them. To conclude this movie was lovely, fresh, intriguing and just so delightful!

  • Ugh

    1
    By JuJuBoBo
    I couldn't finish it. So disappointing.

  • Worth watching on a Friday evening

    4
    By janjamm
    It was a pleasure watching this film. Watts and Hudson in Paris is a good lesson in the awkwardness of clashing cultures. Given the Merchant/Ivory duo and a screenplay by Ruth Prewar Jhabvala you would think it would be a big, charming movie. Instead it is a little, cute movie that tires to be a bit dark, but can't pull it off. There is no way to take this movie seriously and that's ok for a Friday night viewing.

  • Girls night in Paris fest

    4
    By londonlady2
    This movie is a love letter to Paris the way a Woody Allen movie pays homage to NYC. Its also a coming of age movie, a superbly cast family ensemble and a romance intermingled with moments of drama, shopping, eating and generally all things french. Girls night in favourite SATC style movie before our beloved new yorkers hit the big screen.

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