Venus Beauty Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

So That's What Goes On!

I ordered this because Audrey Tattou stars, but the other characters in this story were equally fascinating in this bitter sweet comedy of life behind the doors of a beauty shop. I loved it.

Venus Beauty

This unusual flim observes the life of an engaging (albeit aging) Paris beautician. It's timbre is both wistful and compassionate, as is she. It is surprisingly convincing if a little long.

Beautifully Sad

A sad love story about a beautician who's unlucky in love. It tells of the goings-on at the beauty parlour with the Madame in charge and the lives of the other 2 girls working there. At the heart of it is Angele who has resorted to one-night-stands to fill her life until Antoine arrives unexpectedly to try and sweep her off her feet. She initially resists but knows she ought to grab the opportunity with both hands.

A typically french film where not a lot happens (and Paris is always dark and rainy) but you see into the lives of the main characters with such simplicity and beauty. Well worth a look. Also notable for a very youn Audrey Tatou (later to star in a not dissimilar, though more upbeat french hit 'Amelie').

Four women & a beauty salon

Love the way French cinema can show the sensuality inherent in women of virtually any age. Rather touching and bittersweet.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Typically French and enjoyable

The DVD itself is just the film, with no real menus, no extras, no options for subtitles, just the film in French with English subtitles.

Made in 1998, it shows in the usage of Francs instead of Euros, but in other ways seems very modern.

The storyline is fairly basic, but enjoyable. It follows the lives of the women who work in a beauty parlour, mostly concentrating on 40-something Angele and her love life.

Audrey Tatou looks very young and only plays a minor role, but is very pleasant.

If you like 'Amelie', you will probably like this, although this is not as good as 'Amelie'.

Sweet Film

A very french female film, not realistic but easy viewing, very nice. If you liked Amelie or Chocolat you will enjoy the film.