French Girl

This is a very unfair rating for this film. Do we not enjoy a cheesy rom com anymore? This movie was par for the course and a prototypical Zack Braff role where he plays the protagonist who you root for, and laugh at, as he continues to get in his own way. Think his character throughout nine seasons of scrubs. This movie had a similar plot line to a movie that he did with Jason Bateman, the ex, add a more attractive, villain, Vanessa, Hudgens, and a lot more spoken French requiring reading subtitles. But if you like that movie, or the Last Kiss, or Garden State, then this movie is also for you.

I rented this film thinking it's your standard lighthearted comedy. Like Hallmark style film. I was looking for something fluffy, easy and fun, I wasn't expecting much from this film. Unfortunately, it was so bad I didn't even know it was possible. It wasn't funny, at all. The main character is trying hard to get his girlfriend's family to like him and goes against his morals in shooting ducks and slaughtering a lamb, and maybe it was meant to be funny, but personally I found these scenes cringe and uncomfortable. I felt so sorry for the guy the entire film. Also, there is a scene where he takes the ring off a dead person, and I found it disgusting and not funny. Again, maybe my sense of humour is not mainstream, but I didn't like these attempts at comedy. The only saving grace were beautiful scenery, well presented food and Vanessa Hudgens with her sassy acting. The whole film felt forced and boring, I didn't expect it to be original, but it was much worse than your average Hallmark romance. I really disliked the story, their costumes were very unremarkable, and music throughout the film was very forgettable. I advice to save your money and time and watch something else. This is not funny or interesting.

For the English original version, Canadian French characters keep their own voices and speak Québécois - the dialect of French speaking people in Québec and a large part of French Canadian outside Québec. Nice. Ridiculously, for the French version, there are no Canadian translation, only a translation from France. Then Québécois characters are dubbed in Paris French - which they proudly named True French - instead of keeping the Canadian French voices. So if you are a Québécois and you don't want to feel that the New York guy is visiting Paris, listen to the original soundtrack and put French subtitles to understand the English characters.

Admittedly a bit niche if no subtitles are available, but for someone like me, a bilingual Québec native, this was pure candy. I enjoyed this thoroughly! It's a written, well executed, light hearted comedy. It also highlights the caliber of fantastic actors that are produced in Quebec. Everyone in this movie is extremely solid even in the context of what I assume is a "made for America" movie. Will this win and Oscar? No. Will you have a good time watching it? Yes. Is that the point of a comedy? Absolutely. I laughed out loud many times! It's cute and played with genuine sincerity. If you come in rooting for yourself to like it, you will. Zach Braff is so much fun to watch and so is the québécois cast. Luc Picard (the dad) is a master. I say, give it a chance and you might be very pleasantly surprised.

What a nice surprise. The entire theater was laughing for the duration of the film. Good jokes, great story, the actors are pleasant, really a great experience and a comedy to watch again. What a great way to show the beautiful Québec city. The chemistry between the actors is also amazing. Don't trust the haters, it's a great comedy and the whole room enjoyed it. Abimé The cast is brilliant, each having their moment to shine. The jokes are well structured and delivered, the sense of comedy is on point. The film offers a beautiful representation and beautiful images of Quebec City without missing its chance to present certain assumed clichés. It's a true love letter to the city and you can feel it from start to finish.

'' French Girl '' is a romantic comedy about a man who follows his French Canadian girlfriend back to Canada, where he meets her parents and her ex who tries to get between them. Surprisingly, the movie is not that bad. It has some funny moments, it is romantic enough to be believable, and it has an interesting concept. Yes, it is not original, as plenty rom coms were founded on the basis of meeting the parents or even having a cultural shock when they do due to their cultural differences. And yet, this one manages to be subbtle and funny. On the other hand, there were some rushed moments and the ending was just okay.