Le Gout Des Autres Reviews

Slick, sophisticated..

..and well performed. Very stylish French movie about the human condition in general and misconceptions in particular.

Castella is a wealthy businessman who has been conditioned by his wife into believing he is a philistine but whose artistic side is awakened by an English teacher. Clever, funny and well worth watching.

Charming

Yes, here is one of those ever so 'French' films, punctuated with elegant touches of humour, romance, and (invariably) style.

The storyline focuses on the lives of three middle-aged men and their respective "femmes". Struggles, hopes, failures etc. in love (and sex) comprise the film's main events and lead to insightful themes throughout. These are funny, touching and ultimately quite shallow; not that this almost fairytale depth need be considered a defect - merely a reflection of the jovial nature of 'Le Gout des Autres'. It makes for an assuredly comfortable and light picture, modestly extravert and somewhat whimsical, resulting in relaxing and stylish entertainment that French films can deliver so successfully.

On the downside, the film is unavoidably "average" in almost every sense, and probably as memorable as a pleasant wine consumed when tipsy. Nevertheless, an enjoyable watch and highly recommended for those lazy Sunday afternoons.

Excellent comedy of manners

I loved it! So French: simulataneously repressed and liberal, arrogant and sympathetic. The dialogue is razor-sharp, and the acting as usual is completely natural. I had a smile on my lips throughout. A must-see film.

God knows how much we like to categorise and generalise everything in our lives, music, social background, nationalities...

This story of a big boss who fall in love with a comedian is a gem with sharp characters and some great performances.

It will leave you with the hope that you can always find anything in anyone, the worst and the best, the ugly and the beautiful...

Its always the Jack Russell I feel sorry for...

Call me soft but I always think that in spite of their love of sawing the legs off live wriggling frogs, and their love of snot coloured (and flavoured) slugs ( or as they say in French, snails), and why when they fly them do they not go in the es-cargo hold... Still it's a terrible ordeal for the poor dog. I wondered just how low he could stoop, then I saw the look on the poor dogs face...Like Liz Hurley after the Faith Brown incident...Still, stiff upper lip, the show must go on eh...

This film is not good

Turgid French navel gazing about a man who finds inspiration and love after shaving his moustache.

As weak as the joints one of the lead characters undoubtedly rolls, this so-called comedy was a hugely disappointing bore. Please avoid, unless you require immediate sleep.

Superb.

I was totally absorbed in this wonderfully acted film. In essence it's the story of an unfulfilled businessman's obsession with, and pursuit of, a struggling actress who haughtily spurns his advances. It's also a study of how people define themselves and, in the process, exclude and discriminate against those who are different.

In short, it is multi-faceted and totally engrossing study of the human condition. Enjoy it.

Likeable French tale about the complexities of relationships, we can't always get want we want and we can't always keep what we have. The characters are diverse yet intertwined throughout the film which finally says only a relationship which allows change will survive.

Great! Moody and humerous. French film as I remember it, no disappointment here,touching and human.

Sweet and Sour

Another great film written by Agnes Jaoui and with excellent JP Bacri.

About who you are and who you aspire to be, midlife crisis, snobbism and bitterness. Very funny, and excellent dialogues.