"La Vie En Rose" = French Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2008)

I have to say, the first time I heard about this film was watching the golden globe 'press conference.' i, just after seeing Juno, was fully expecting Ellen page to win best actress (m/c). when they announced Cotillard, i was like "WTF?"... never again.
I decided to go out and rent it to see what it was all about. that may have been the best decision of my life. this movie is a cinematic MIRACLE!
Everything about this movie intrigued me - cinematography (the 5 min. shot in Cotillard's apartment is AMAZING!) music, acting, makeup (did you SEE what Cotillard looks like in real life?!?!?!? - HOT), direction, back-and-forth editing, and, most of all, Marion Cotillard.
The first thing i thought after seeing this film was: why wasn't she up for best actress (drama) at the g.g.'s. the second thing was: why is Julie Christie stealing all these awards from Cotillard!?!?!?!?! i truly believe Cotillard's work in 'la vie en rose' is the best acting and role-playing ever put on film. her scenes are just breathtaking.
So, naturally, when Oscar nominees were announced, i was thrilled Cotillard was up. the funny thing was, that most people had never even heard of this movie! the fact that the academy abandoned Christie and went for a newcomer (in the nomination sense) from France speaks WONDERS of the academy's credibility. I couldn't have been happier with the results, and i personally think this movie tops the list of best biopics ever made! (and yes, i'm including 'raging bull!')
YOU ALL OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!