Blog Pick Week #4

  
   I have to thank the Academy Awards for this weeks pick. In 2008 the Oscar for Best Actress went to an almost unknown, a choice that literally ruined every Oscar pool throughout the country. That surprise pick may be the only reason I would have ever seen this movie. The actress was Marion Cotillard for "La Vie En Rose".
   "La Vie En Rose" is a french language film that tells the life story of  french singer Edith Piaf. Marion Cotillard gives one of the best biopic performances ever, with her portrayal of the legendary singer. So believable and well done you almost forget it's another language. The story begins with Edith as a young girl performing on the streets of Paris. Her discovery by night club owner Louis Leplee (played by Gerard Depardieu), which helped jump start her career. Then ultimately describing her rocky relationships with love interests and people in her inner circle into old age. Marion plays Edith as a child, adult and finally an elderly woman. Throughout the film you a drawn into the performance Marion gives, and how Edith may have had it all but she never had what so many people already posses. Besides her Oscar winning performance, the movie itself was top notch and award worthy.
   Foreign language films can be tough for some. For anybody that doesn't want to read while watching a movie, I understand but believe me this movie is worth it. I hope you enjoy and I am sure you will. Until next time happy viewing.

by
Joe Talmage
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