This is the second Chabrol's movie i watched, first one was LA CEREMONIE (1995) and, whereas it is considered as one of his best movies, i didn't like it that much (6/10).
"L'enfer" is so much better. I can't give a lot of details and if you haven't watched it, watch it without reading anything about this. I don't wana give a spoiler. I will say this though : This is an, overall, accurate depiction of some troubled relationships. At first, it seems like a romance movie but this is a psychological drama. At times it seems like a dramedy or even a thriller or a dark comedy. Tone is changing though and in the end, it will blow you away. Second part is more intense than most of thriller/horror movies i have seen. It's almost anxiety-inducing. Acting is excellent, both Cluzet and Beart are amazing.
There are some flaws, so i can't rate it higher. There is a scene with the couple and a doctor near the ending that it doesn't make much sense. The ending itself is strong but, come on, it didn't need to be that ambiguous. And to be honest, Cluzet's character "transformation" is not much smooth. I mean, i said it's realistic overall, but some events were kinda far fetched.
In any case, this is a very good drama.
"L'enfer" is so much better. I can't give a lot of details and if you haven't watched it, watch it without reading anything about this. I don't wana give a spoiler. I will say this though : This is an, overall, accurate depiction of some troubled relationships. At first, it seems like a romance movie but this is a psychological drama. At times it seems like a dramedy or even a thriller or a dark comedy. Tone is changing though and in the end, it will blow you away. Second part is more intense than most of thriller/horror movies i have seen. It's almost anxiety-inducing. Acting is excellent, both Cluzet and Beart are amazing.
There are some flaws, so i can't rate it higher. There is a scene with the couple and a doctor near the ending that it doesn't make much sense. The ending itself is strong but, come on, it didn't need to be that ambiguous. And to be honest, Cluzet's character "transformation" is not much smooth. I mean, i said it's realistic overall, but some events were kinda far fetched.
In any case, this is a very good drama.