Paris Je T'aime... and I loved this film too! "Little neighborhood romances"... This is a film about love and like love, and this film, it is simple and complex all at the same time. Actually this isn't quite one film, but 18 short films and the two ties that bind each is love and Paris. All 18 are different and unique as they are directed by 18 different and unique directors. From Wes Craven to the Coen brothers, these segments tell the tale of many kinds of love: tragic, funny, kinky, sweet, heart wrenching, pitiful, passionate, and bizarre. Just as there are these many types of love, they are portrayed by many types of characters. This is no average film about love, mind you. These stories are short, but they are filled with characters that you know well enough that compassion comes quickly. You may find a part of yourself in each character as they go through their own trials and tribulations. These are not mere characters, but diverse individuals who become familiar within seconds of screen time. As the directors are top-notch, the acting is unbelievable. I use that word, because rather than watching a movie, I felt like I was looking in on these people's lives; a voyeur of sorts. As there are too many directors of note to list, there are just as many actors to list, a few better known are: Steve Buscemi, Natlie Portman, Juliette Binoche, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gena Rowlands, Bob Hoskins. However, the biggest love story from this film is the love of Paris. The scenery is mesmerizing. This film transported me back to the City; the outdoor cafes, the Metro, even Pere Lachaise, the cemetery where Jim Morrison is buried (among others of course). If you have never been, you will catch a glimpse of the energy the city itself holds. Just as I loved Paris, I loved this movie.Rating: A stellar collaboration creating an excellent film. Tres bien! (Partly subtitled)
