Desertman84 Paris is a film about a diverse group of people that are living in the big capital city of France called Paris.They include: Pierre, a cabaret dancer who learns from a cardiologist that he has a severe heart condition; Élise, Pierre's sister and a social worker, divorced with three children;Roland, an academic at the Sorbonne and expert on the history of Paris;Jean,a vegetable market vendor and separated from Caroline,a fellow market worker;Philippe,Roland's brother and a successful architect whose wife Mélanie is pregnant with their first child;Khadija, a student of North African background, who is looking for work;Laetitia, a Sorbonne student who begins a relationship with a fellow student; and Benoit,who tries to cross the borders of France from Cameroon without the necessary legal immigration paperworks. The cast includes Juliette Binoche,Romain Duris,Fabrice Luchini,François Cluzet,Mélanie Laurent,Maurice Bénichou and Karin Viard.French director Cédric Klapisch keeps the movie moving but making the viewer excited on what is going to happen in the next scene.While the story is definitely far from being realistic as the number of characters in this movie and the events that happen in their life get to intersect in more ways than one in one big and busy city where millions of people live.But nevertheless,one would definitely still find the movie both enjoyable and entertaining.This ensemble drama has great performances from the cast and each character are involved in an intriguing story of their own.

reelinspiration In "Paris," there is a story around every corner. A young heart transplant candidate, Pierre, looks down from his balcony to the busy streets of Paris. He finds comfort in observing the everyday details of other peoples lives as his own may be slipping away. A history professor begins to regret the sacrifices he made for his career after his father passes away. In a clumsy, urgent attempt to find love, he sends a text message to an unobtainable coed. An open air market vendor must learn to live again after losing his wife. When Pierre's sister Elise (Juliette Binoche) puts her life on hold to take care of him, they both realize that she has just been going through the motions since her husband left. Pierre convinces her that her life isn't over - it is just beginning. "Paris" is full of so many things that make Paris great: the history, inspiration, life, and love!Movie blessings! Jana Segal Reel Inspiration

druid333-2 For anybody who has been following the career of French film maker, Cedric Klapisch (When The Cat's Away,The Spanish Apartment,etc.),this film is a "must see". 'Paris' is Klapisch's love letter to his beloved Paris. Like one of his American influences,Robert Altman,Klapisch's films are ensemble pieces,with overlapping story lines. In this one, we see several Parisian characters who we can easily identify with. There is Pierre,a former dancer,who has learned that he may not have much time left,due to a heart condition. He spends most of his time staring out the window of his apartment,watching life pass by. There is his sister,Elise,who has escaped from a bad marriage,who takes her three children & moves in with Pierre,hoping to somehow cheer him up & try & live with his malady. Other elements include a fifty something historian & professor at the local university (Roland) who has an eye for an attractive student in his class,but is too shy to talk to her up front, so he sends her mushy love letters via text message. Roland's younger brother,Philippe,a well respected architect,who is about to become a father for the first time. Other characters drop in & out of this nicely balanced overview of Parisian life. Klapisch casts his film with the best in French talent that one can conjure up (Juliette Binoche,Roman Dupris,Fabrice Luchini,and the always welcome on screen,Franscois Cluzet). The film's impressive cinematography (with lots of sweeping over head air shots of Paris)is by Christophe Beaucarne. If you got your proverbial groove on with 'Paris,J'taime',check this one out. Spoken in French with English subtitles. Not rated by the MPAA, this film contains pervasive strong language,brief nudity,some sexual content & the aftermath of a horrible automobile accident. Not such a good choice for the little ones (who would probably be bored reading subtitles,anyway)

amiofmovies The film really makes you identify with the characters. It is filmed in a way that not only you get to know them well but feel what they feel. Its well done. I Love Movies that when its over and you are walking back to the car thinking about the film. There are so much we take for granted. So much nonsense we get caught up with. But the truth of it is that you never know what tomorrow brings. Appreciate every single thing we do have and not be so obsessed in what we don't have. Anyway, this movie touches ALL the emotions. Bravo. I highly recommend this film. Hope there is a Part 2 to see the follow up with all. What else can I say besides what is represented in the film is life. The hardships, the difficulties and the confusion but somehow we all survive. Maybe it is family, friends or the brief encounter that gives us enough happiness to carry on. Who Knows?