Some of the best French actors (Jeanne Moreau fabulous as usual and young Benoit Magimel in yet another fantastic appearance) grouped in a touching, beautiful film, true and hurting. A captivating story about love and people the way they really were during the 2nd World War.
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AntiqueAuntie29 June 2003
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Cristi_Ciopron3 August 2006Each time I see a movie like this one,I think about the exterior conditions required for making a standout.When Pierre Grimblat made "Lisa",he did not lack,on an exterior plan,anything that Welles had when he made Touch of Evil ,or that Fellini had when he made Ginger e Fred ,or that Fuller,Kitano,and a few others had when they made their movies.It's not about budget,sets,etc.,external conditions,that is.
"Lisa" is self-complacent and pedantic mediocrity.The director has nothing to say by this boring film.I am quite annoyed by the kind of stuff.Why make a movie that says nothing?
Mrs. Moreau sings something in this movie,thing that reminds us of "Jules et Jim";the song is fine,but the resemblance does not go any further.The song here is very short,and the lyrics are average.
Mrs. Moreau takes hold of every scene she is in,her strength is stunning.She DOES her scenes,which,unfortunately,are neither many,nor long.She struggles to make something out of this movie.The movie does not work at any other level,except Mrs. Moreau's appearances and very intense acting.
I was turned off by the movie's story.Gradually,the movie became,for me,rather a source of unfavorable comparison with the GREAT Mrs. Moreau movies.She deserved better than this "Lisa".
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shroom11_991 August 2004This was one of those movies you just start watching late at night on SBS and can't turn off. this was one of the most moving movies i have ever seen. My favoutrite scene was when the old Lisa played for Sam in the present time but then her younger self was there watching as well. i cried and i laughed, i was just so moved by the young Lisa. She was amazing in her role like a modern "Juliet".
I've never seen a movie set during the WWII that showed so little fighting and was still so moving.
Many Australians don't give foreign films much of a chance but this is definitely one to give a go. -
michael.atlan11 January 2001You liked The English Patient. You will like Lisa very very much. This Movie is a the most beautiful french film I have ever seen in a long time. The young actors (Marion cotillard you've have seen in TAXI, Sagamore Stevenin) are very amazing. You will fall in love with Lisa. Every word she will pronounce will make you shivering.
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carltonwhatley13 November 2009I saw this film on a trans Atlantic flight from Paris to the USA in January of 2002. For me it is one of the most memorable films I've ever seen. I find myself thinking about it many times over the years since then.
Jeanne Moreau was excellent in her role, as usual. I have to admit to not being familiar with most of the rest of the cast and it was my first exposure to Marion Cotillard, who I became an instant fan of. I think the story was superbly filmed and to me was very moving and heart wrenching. I think the characters were very believable and I found myself swept away by the film. I also think it was very unique to have the main part of the story line take place during World War 2, but there was little focus on battle or the war overall.
I Would love to see it again and to find it and buy it on DVD - except it appears to not have been released on DVD. Too bad. A really Great film!