The settings, hair, makeup and cinematography were all excellent. I love French films, and this one was no exception.
However this film WAS an exception in that the director taught no moral story and in fact withheld opinion, just showing the characters for what they are and do.
I found this very interesting. Somehow, even though the movie is titled after the lead character Betty and centers around her story more than anyone else's, to me this movie is just as much about the character Laure, the nurse who was so kind to Betty.
To me, Betty has an interesting story and is basically a narcissistic personality who really does not take into consideration how her actions might affect others; she simply does things however they suit her. Whereas Laure is a compassionate and caring person, thinking of others often, and it seems that her kindnesses to others are one of the only reasons she finds to keep living.
I love Laure, and in my opinion her character steals the show (as does the wonderful actress who played her role).
Bravo.
However this film WAS an exception in that the director taught no moral story and in fact withheld opinion, just showing the characters for what they are and do.
I found this very interesting. Somehow, even though the movie is titled after the lead character Betty and centers around her story more than anyone else's, to me this movie is just as much about the character Laure, the nurse who was so kind to Betty.
To me, Betty has an interesting story and is basically a narcissistic personality who really does not take into consideration how her actions might affect others; she simply does things however they suit her. Whereas Laure is a compassionate and caring person, thinking of others often, and it seems that her kindnesses to others are one of the only reasons she finds to keep living.
I love Laure, and in my opinion her character steals the show (as does the wonderful actress who played her role).
Bravo.