What a delightfully charming little French film! I'm in love. Step into a time machine into the 50's. And watch a small town girl in the likes of "My Fair Lady" take on France as the typewriting champion. When has typewriting become such a suspenseful sport? The film manages to do so beautifully. From a nobody to a star, Rose Pamphyle is the ideal modern woman of the 50's. And behind her success, is a tortured mentor named Louis who won't pursue her despite his apparent love for her because of his insecurities. A story not far from the truth about most men who are too dumb to notice a good thing when they see one. Or about men who won't notice you when you're nobody and suddenly showers you attention when you're a star. Or of men who are afraid of commitment. Tell me about it, girl.
Oh the music, the costumes, the camera work, the set, and the dance numbers bring you back to a time where films were shot in studios. It works, works and works for me. Plus there's always something indescribably chic about French films. I have nothing but praise for this film. It is such a delight. A gem of a movie which if it weren't for subtitles, I would not be able to understand. The film makes you google the romantic comedies of the 50's and watch them all. Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly move aside. There's a new sweetheart in town.
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