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5 X 2 Reviews

2004

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Francois Ozon's (Swimming Pool, 8 Women) highly acclaimed latest film focuses on the five key moments in the life of a modern couple. 5x2 examines Gilles (Stephane Freiss) and Marion's (Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi) turbulent marriage, but the story is told in reverse order beginning with the divorce and ending with their very first .. Read more

Starring	Géraldine Pailhas, Francoise Fabian, Michael Lonsdale, Antoine Chappey
Director	Francois Ozon
Genres	Drama, Romance, World Cinema

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- Stunning, compassionate and brilliant.
- 24046
- - The Guardian
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:11
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- - 64
  - 11
  Ozon's masterful study of a crumbling marriage
  
  Once labelled the 'Enfant Terrible' of French cinema, Francois Ozon has been making great strides with every feature since his breakthrough hit '... read more »
  
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- 86650
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Philip Concannon
  - London
  - 30 Mar 2005 at 21:02
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  - 0
  five x two
  
  Did not rate this movie at all,apart from great tune as a theme and wonderful lead actress valeria bruni tedeschi who is the only reason i stuck with the movie ... read more »
  
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- 1056431
- - a customer
  - 28 Oct 2011 at 22:54
- - 2
  - 0
  Conceals as it exposes
  
  Ozon carefully exposes the truth about a marriage in a film that, I think, will not be comfortable viewing for many. Each section poses new questions about what... read more »
  
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- 974724
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - WomanOnTheVerge
  - 16 reviews
  - London
  - 20 Mar 2011 at 20:54
- - 2
  - 0
  Ozon, on the money.
  
  Another great film from Francois Ozon. It's a realistic back to front story of a failed marriage. This rather unusual way of telling it works surprisingly ... read more »
  
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- 929729
- - Nitaray
  - 206 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 07 Oct 2010 at 18:41
- - 2
  - 3
  Painful indeed
  
  I gave this film half a star which Lovefilm certifies as 'painful' - I confess that I only got about 20 minutes through it but after the first scenes I ... read more »
  
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- 774474
- - AVastnessHer
  - 6 reviews
  - Ilford
  - 22 Jun 2009 at 14:55
- - 2
  - 6
  5 X 2
  
  I didn't notice it had English sub-titles!
  
  The plot was non-existent, it didn't have a theme, it was pointless.
  
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- 730828
- - robchilo
  - 3 reviews
  - Leamington Spa
  - 23 Mar 2009 at 09:26
- - 0
  - 2
  5 X 2 (2004)
  
  I did not enjoy this film. Many parts of the story are inconclusive and that makes this a frustrating watch.
  
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- 667943
- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 03 Dec 2008 at 07:12
- - 0
  - 0
  Cold,good song though.
  
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  Didnt feel much for the couple, no idea why they went to the hotel room after the divorce,it was hard to watch and didnt help with the story at all.
  
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- 637172
- - marlyx
  - 12 reviews
  - Bolton
  - 30 Sep 2008 at 18:36
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  - 0
  Main actress is amazing.
  
  I really enjoyed this film, sounds strange as it’s not a happy film but I thought it was provoking and clever. Only people that have never been in a long ... read more »
  
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- 630774
- - a customer
  - Bermondsey, London
  - 17 Sep 2008 at 14:45
- - 0
  - 0
  Amazing
  
  something very special, your mind races, and your expecations are never what you seem. A film to make you think.
  
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- 596294
- - JONsaidquickly
  - 14 reviews
  - Northampton
  - 11 Jul 2008 at 09:32
- - 27
  - 18
  A Poignant Contemporary Love Story
  
  A powerfully emotive film, which relays five pivotal scenes within a couple’s relationship over a period of time. However the Director, Ozon, purposely ... read more »
  
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- 467521
- - nicoela
  - London
  - 20 Aug 2007 at 15:35
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- - 64
  - 11
  Ozon's masterful study of a crumbling marriage
  
  Once labelled the 'Enfant Terrible' of French cinema, Francois Ozon has been making great strides with every feature since his breakthrough hit '... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 86650
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Philip Concannon
  - London
  - 30 Mar 2005 at 21:02
- - 25
  - 7
  5 X 2
  
  The story of a marriage told through 5 key events, with backwards chronology. The film begins with Marion (Bruni-Tedeschi) and Gilles (Freiss) signing their ... read more »
  
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- 142280
- - SAI81
  - 360 reviews
  - Tonbridge
  - 20 Aug 2005 at 21:58
- - 27
  - 18
  A Poignant Contemporary Love Story
  
  A powerfully emotive film, which relays five pivotal scenes within a couple’s relationship over a period of time. However the Director, Ozon, purposely ... read more »
  
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- 467521
- - nicoela
  - London
  - 20 Aug 2007 at 15:35
- - 13
  - 4
  Excellent film in a particular style
  
  Francois Ozon's other films can become stale very quickly, and it has to be said that this one is a cut above the others. The acting is superb and the ... read more »
  
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- 251845
- - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Jun 2006 at 00:03
- - 11
  - 4
  Absorbing insight into a failed marriage.
  
  This is the story of a failed marriage told in reverse and starts in the solicitor’s office as the couple finalise their divorce. The beginning of the film... read more »
  
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- 351833
- - milnerv
  - Dorset
  - 21 Oct 2005 at 20:58
- - 3
  - 1
  Novel Technique
  
  Two young people start a close relationship in a very casual manner and without much careful thought and eventually their marriage goes wrong and they divorce... read more »
  
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- 265729
- - A classical actor
  - from deep in the luscious green hills of stunning Mid Wales.
  - 19 Jul 2006 at 10:40
- - 2
  - 0
  Ozon, on the money.
  
  Another great film from Francois Ozon. It's a realistic back to front story of a failed marriage. This rather unusual way of telling it works surprisingly ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 929729
- - Nitaray
  - 206 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 07 Oct 2010 at 18:41
- - 2
  - 0
  Conceals as it exposes
  
  Ozon carefully exposes the truth about a marriage in a film that, I think, will not be comfortable viewing for many. Each section poses new questions about what... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 974724
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - WomanOnTheVerge
  - 16 reviews
  - London
  - 20 Mar 2011 at 20:54
- - 2
  - 1
  Nice and Simple
  
  Five episodes in a life of a couple going in reverse.
  
  5x2 is a pleasant film with a charming simplicity to it. Has slight resemblance to Bergman'... read more »
  
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- 157781
- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 06 Oct 2005 at 16:18
- - 1
  - 0
  Wonderful
  
  I enjoyed this film. However, many parts of the story are inconclusive and that makes this a frustrating watch. The most important one perhaps is that the ... read more »
  
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- 176440
- - GP
  - 17 reviews
  - West London
  - 21 Nov 2005 at 11:33

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  Francois Ozon's (Swimming Pool, 8 Women) highly acclaimed latest film focuses on the five key moments in the life of a modern couple. 5x2 examines Gilles (Stephane Freiss) and Marion's (Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi) turbulent marriage, but the story is told in reverse order beginning with the divorce and ...