writers_reign This is a very thirties concept some half a century later so it needs something special to make it work and luckily it HAS something special in the shape (literally) of Gerard Depardieu and Andie McDowell both of whom manage to overcome the knowledge that the viewer has from frame #1 that their initial indifference will work its way through mutual contempt to enduring love. The story takes its time to establish the totally opposite personalities of the principals and there are just enough set pieces to keep it bubbling along on a low light. Charm is a good work here as both principals have it in spades and are not shy about unleashing it on a Rom-Com hungry public. One that will stand repeated viewings.

Elswet This is a quirky and sometimes serious romantic comedy, which caught me by surprise. I wasn't prepared to view the quality performances with which I was presented in this film. I like Gérard Depardieu's work, and I've always loved Andie McDowell, but for some reason, I couldn't see this work turning in anything beyond fluff.I'm happy to report that I was surprised by the "cuteness" factor exhibited herein. Unfortunately, with today's Congressional immigration wrangling, this will not be a popular film today, nor was it highly received in its day, but if you're a fan of the Romantic Comedy, this is definitely worth your time.It rates a 7.7/10 on the RomCom Scale from...the Fiend :.

HansfromGotland A good Rom-Com should include misunderstandings and a clash between a man and a woman, who comes from different backgrounds. They differ in class, wealth, religion etc etc. In this particular movie they differ in nationality. But they do not just simply represent the American and the French, they are different as individuals as well. She has high moral standards while he is careless and sloppy. And as often, she is serious at the brink of being boring, while he is spontaneous and funny.The clash between these two persons is lovely to watch. Without revealing anything I will just cite two things: "The elephants has been restless again" And the title of the photo: "The Handyman"!Isn't it the small thing that makes the differens between the average and the original movie. Georges letters from Africa, describing mostly the restless elephants, keeping him from sleeping, are just brilliant!

oskarft I think Gerard could have acted more loosely, an example can be seen at the end of the movie, when they get married again. There he looks at her with a different look, more natural.I like very much this movie, because it is more related to real life romance, when people learn to love the variations of character and how this makes us unique. I have always thought: How boring it would be to live with a clone of myself. I wonder whatever happened with Andy McDowell, why do this actress cannot get a good role. Jean Reno is missing around Hollywood too. I hope to see more foreign actors making great movies.