One of the french greats

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2020)

I remember watching this movie with my family when i was 7 years old and having a strong emotional reaction to it. However each time i have the chance of re-viewing the movie wether it maybe at school or a rainy day the same feeling when i was 7 comes back.
This for me is due, first through the portrayal of these children treated harshly by the school's director with strict rules "Action...Reaction...". However one relationship in the movie that always hits me is the unforced love between the student Pépino and the teacher Monsieur Mathieu. This is probably as a young age i attached myself to the youngest child of the group. When growing up I began to notice the subtle hints of their growing relationship throughout the film and never forcing it to the viewer, was done perfectly
The second success of the movie is the soundtrack. When making a film which portrays the beauty and benefits of singing and music it has to be impeccable, Christophe Barratier did not disappoint. Each song is as lovely to listen and some humorous touch added to the singing scenes always makes me smile.
For anyone considering to see this film, stop wasting your time by reading more reviews and just watch it and enjoy it !!!