The Dreamers (Original Uncut NC-17 Version)

Somewhat Disappointed

Bertolucci is briliant as usual, as this film leaves plenty of mind candy to suck on. But the acting did not measure up.

The two male lead performances were uninspiring. It seemed as though Michael Pitt was reading his script from the cue cards. I found that these lame duck performances dragged this film down a notch.

The story is interesting, as an American student, studying abroad in Paris, hooks up with a brother and sister, who are movie buffs, as is he. They bond by acting out parts in movies, and passionatly arguing cinematic trivia, like Keaton vs. Chaplin. OUtside of their little world, Paris is being overtaken by revolution, and there are a million philosophical paths surrounding the revolution that this film takes. Sex is an intricate part, and is tied in well, it compliments the overall story.

Again, this is worth viewing, but, I'd rather read the screenplay, because the acting leaves much to be desired.

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