Simply stunning.

Rating: 9/10 (5 August 2013)

Certainly one of the best films I have seen in recent years, this is a wonderful portrait of an incredible woman. Everything about the film is first class from the costumes, to the photography, the script and especially the performances. Marion Cotillard is breathtaking and simply astonishing as Edith Piaf and does the 'Little Sparrow' justice. She has captured her mannerisms and movements and brings Piaf back to life and hopefully to new audiences. Given it's subject, this film could have been overwhelmingly sad and emotional, but the director doesn't let that happen and so Piaf's story, like her life, is ultimately a triumph of love and passion over tragedy and leaves one feeling surprisingly hopeful.I would recommend this film to anyone who loves movies, music and of course, Piaf herself.