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3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 11/08/2023
The singing in place of talking may not be the most ideal format for storytelling, but when combined with the masterful cinematography and beautifully colored set-design, "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" scoops you up into a swirling cyclone of art and music so enchanting that you can't help but be amazed.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 07/05/2011
Having every line sung and not spoken comes off as inventive, not gimmicky, and the story itself is involving and heartbreaking. Sort of a French throwback to 50's Hollywood musicals that is also visually arresting.
Rating of
4/4
GJ81 - wrote on 03/19/2009
Unique, and absolutely heartbreaking. Once you get past a script that'ss sung from beginning to end, and the melodies and lovely french accents get into your head, the experience becomes trancendant.
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2/4
Allison - wrote on 12/23/2007
Unfortunately, everything is sung and nothing is spoken. With just Catherine Deneuve this movie doesn't work. I highly recommend The Young Girls of Rochefort over this one.
