directed by Cédric Klapisch
If you’re single, I’ve got something for you. Today is the day of people in love, people in couples, people in other romantic combinations. And today is also the day when singles may feel even more single, so I’d like to recommend a film to all the individuals who have nobody to give an overpriced box of chocolate to. Even though it’s also labeled as a romance, it’s not what you might be expecting. Indeed, we have two main characters, yet they are not a couple and they don’t even know each other. Rémy (François Civil) is a rather shy and introvert man doing a simple job, which he loses due to the modernisation of the working process in the company. When that happens and his routine is ruined, he starts realising how lonely he is. In the meantime, we get to know Mélanie (Ana Girardot), who’s a scientific researcher and very passionate about what she does. So much she’s kind of forgot to take care of her love life. Therefore, she starts using a dating app, but each date is an even deeper level of hell. If you’ve ever used a dating app, you know what I’m talking about. If you’re too picky, you don’t match with anyone, but then if you lower your standards, you waste your time with people asking you about your favourite colour for several hours. Or you just hook up with a person whose name you don’t even know and then never see them again. I’m not religious, but I do believe in hell because using dating apps is exactly that. Anyway, those two characters don’t know each other and we’re just following two separate stories, which have three things in common – the guys are both in their 30s, both single and both depressed in their own way. If you think it’s one of those film where such characters ACCIDENTALLY bump into each other and fall in love at that very moment, then no worries, not happening here. As I said, this is not really a romance, unless you count those awkward dates Mélanie goes to, then call it whatever you want. But generally, it’s a very peaceful comedy about being single. Personally, I had a pleasant evening watching this film and I feel that if you’re single, you’ll appreciate it. Especially today, when everything is focused on happy couples. And here’s a story of two depressed singles that reminds us they also have the right to be happy. So does you. Now go get yourself a box of those overpriced chocolates and enjoy. At least you don’t have to share them with anyone, more for you.
My rating: 6/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 