French Kiss (1995) DVD Reviews

Starring	Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, Timothy Hutton, Jean Reno
Director	Lawrence Kasdan
Genres	Comedy, Romance

Critics' reviews (5) of French Kiss
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Probably the most lightweight of Lawrence Kasdan's movies, this is bit of a disappointment if judged in comparison with his other films. However, if you manage to banish The Big Chill and The Accidental Tourist from your mind, you can still enjoy the amiably fluffy confection. Meg Ryan, in her trademark “ever-so-ditzy” mode, sets off for France to reclaim wandering fiancé Timothy Hutton, only to find herself stuck with slobby French thief Kevin Kline. The latter's role was reported to have been created for Gérard Depardieu, but Kline acquits himself well as the Gallic rogue, and the chemistry between him and Ryan is spot on.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
A tourist trip around the more photogenic parts of Paris, providing a background to a lacklustre love story between two incompatible people, which offers nothing that hasn't been done rather better before.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
This is a tissue-thin affair tarted up with phoney continental charm. Kate, a skittish control freak (Ryan), follows... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of French Kiss
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11 out of 12 people found this review helpful

Meg Kisses the part!

I love this film. It has some things that don't feel right at first, Kevin Kline with a french accent(?) ...but it slowly grows on you. Meg Ryan is at her comic best. She uses her body language and vocal chords better than Chaplin and Striesand, respectively, even tho' she doesn't sing a note! But listen out for Kline finishing the soundtrack with his rendition of a Bobby Darin number and anyone who doesn't think the final scene is romantic with a capital 'R' needs hormone treatment!
- - Wiseowl from wigan
  - Posted 05 Dec 2003 17:46
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

classic ryan

a classic meg ryan film, excellent
- - blacklion from Chobham
  - Posted 19 Aug 2004 12:14
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

pretty good

pretty good film to pass the time but so predictable, still worth the watch.
- - A customer from scotland
  - Posted 26 Sep 2004 01:34
Most recent members' reviews (2) of French Kiss
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11 out of 12 people found this review helpful

Meg Kisses the part!

I love this film. It has some things that don't feel right at first, Kevin Kline with a french accent(?) ...but it slowly grows on you. Meg Ryan is at her comic best. She uses her body language and vocal chords better than Chaplin and Striesand, respectively, even tho' she doesn't sing a note! But listen out for Kline finishing the soundtrack with his rendition of a Bobby Darin number and anyone who doesn't think the final scene is romantic with a capital 'R' needs hormone treatment!
- - Wiseowl from wigan
  - Posted 05 Dec 2003 17:46
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

pretty good

pretty good film to pass the time but so predictable, still worth the watch.
- - A customer from scotland
  - Posted 26 Sep 2004 01:34

11 out of 12 people found this review helpful

Meg Kisses the part!

I love this film. It has some things that don't feel right at first, Kevin Kline with a french accent(?) ...but it slowly grows on you. Meg Ryan is at her comic best. She uses her body language and vocal chords better than Chaplin and Striesand, respectively, even tho' she doesn't sing a note! But listen out for Kline finishing the soundtrack with his rendition of a Bobby Darin number and anyone who doesn't think the final scene is romantic with a capital 'R' needs hormone treatment!
- - Wiseowl from wigan
  - Posted 05 Dec 2003 17:46
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

classic ryan

a classic meg ryan film, excellent
- - blacklion from Chobham
  - Posted 19 Aug 2004 12:14
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

pretty good

pretty good film to pass the time but so predictable, still worth the watch.
- - A customer from scotland
  - Posted 26 Sep 2004 01:34
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Pointless and pathetic

This film is not worth watching. The storyline is totally unplausable and Meg Ryan's character pathetically whines and mopes over an openly cheating fiancee and continues to follow him around. I fell asleep.
- - A customer from Scotland
  - Posted 06 Mar 2007 20:57
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Fun fun fun

This title should be found in a dictionary under the phrase 'romantic comedy' it is great fun from beginning to end. Definitely a feel-good film, candy-floss for the mind, but who cares? This is just for fun.
- - A customer from Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
  - Posted 26 Mar 2005 13:56
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

fasntastically done

loved this film so many laughs and so well done. k kline is great and there is definately chemistry between him and meg ryan who plays her character great. would definately recommend if you are looking for a fantastic romcom
- - Hayley from london, england
  - Posted 22 Oct 2006 12:13
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Absolutely wonderful, feel-good movie!!!

If there were more stars I would have given this movie, what a wonderful romantic comedy. Meg Ryan was amazingly funny and the story though light had you wanting more. I would rate this as one of the best chick fliks ever which even the blokes would secretly watch a few times!!!
- - A customer from London, UK
  - Posted 01 May 2007 10:31
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Light Entertainment

Typical comedy film from the 1990's - predictable, sterotyped characters and story line.

OK to watch while relaxing at the weekend.
- - A customer from Fife, Scotland
  - Posted 04 Oct 2006 11:37
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

All time favourite

Fun to watch even after all those years. Simple and careless fun - perfect for making one feel better.
- - A customer from Reading, England
  - Posted 28 Dec 2006 20:01
This was a good movie to watch,some funny laughs in it.Sat with my tissues as i normally do ,but didnt have to use them .
- - Margo#2 from NORWICH
  - Posted 06 Mar 2004 16:00

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Critics' reviews (5)
Probably the most lightweight of Lawrence Kasdan's movies, this is bit of a disappointment if judged in comparison with his other films. However, if you manage to banish The Big Chill and The Accidental Tourist from your mind, you can still enjoy the amiably fluffy confection. Meg Ryan, in her trademark “ever-so-ditzy” mode, sets off for France to reclaim wandering fiancé Timothy Hutton, only to find herself stuck with slobby French thief Kevin Kline. The latter's role was reported to have been created for Gérard Depardieu, but Kline acquits himself well as the Gallic rogue, and the chemistry between him and Ryan is spot on.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
A tourist trip around the more photogenic parts of Paris, providing a background to a lacklustre love story between two incompatible people, which offers nothing that hasn't been done rather better before.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
This is a tissue-thin affair tarted up with phoney continental charm. Kate, a skittish control freak (Ryan), follows... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...[A] sly and winning romantic comedy....An affair to remember..."
- Rolling Stone
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...[Carried on] the floaty charm of its stars..."
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005