wonderfully written, wonderfully acted, wonderfully directed

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 2007)

I had waited months to see this film, and on the first day it showed in Calgary I was there. The film broke about 2/3 of the way through, and I had to wait until the following night to see all of it.
On the second night, I was as riveted and mesmerized as I was on the first night. I was oblivious to the time and when it ended, I felt as if I had been treated to an incredibly satisfying experience, as if I had been to a fantastic meal with the best of friends.
Marion Cotillard's performance was exquisite. In each scene, she showed us the inner beauty that was Edith Piaff, her passion for life, and her passion for music.
It is an incredibly well told story, directed by a real story teller. The writing, the acting from everyone, the cinematography, and the production were sensational. I can well imagine what the producer went through to give us this wonderful piece of history.