ONE reason to see this film

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 2008)

"La Vie en Rose" (also known as "La Mome", 2007): As far as I'm concerned, there is one reason to see this film: Marion Cotillard. Okay, now let me back up It's the life story of Edith Piaf, the French singer. She had a rough childhood, yes, but my god, she was such an obnoxious, screwed-up, addicted, mess of neurotic ego glitches, I wouldn't have wanted to live in the SAME CITY as her. Ugh. Nor have I EVER thought she was a singer worth praise. Ever. The story has that "you know where this is headed right from the start" structure, which works well. Since I do NOT like her singing, there's waaaay too much singing. Since she was a highly irritating person who brought trouble to everyone she touched, you won't like her. Now back to Marion Cotillard. She is AMAZING. AMAZING. If you want to see great acting, this is a rare example of what can be reached. Everyone in the cast is good, but I'm not listing them here. The film is carried entirely on the strong back of Cotillard.