Inconsistent Script, Odd Accents, Bland Direction + Terrible Male Lead

Firstly, I do like this film. I've watched it perhaps four times now, and each time I watch it, I like it less and less.


Glenn Close is fantastic in this, what she lacks in physical beauty she more than makes up for in her performance. But what the hell were they thinking with John M? Aside from not being very handsome for a male romantic lead who seduces women, his accent was completely irritating and out of place and bugged me throughout the entire movie. It was nothing like the other men in the film, his accent was almost Contemporary Californian. Did anyone else notice this?

Also, there were several mistakes within the script with modern phrases that would not have been used. Why did they use formal, traditional french language then use phrases like 'what do you mean' and 'what?' instead of say 'pardon' which would be more fitting. Also, 'your mother, quick'..... not 'hurry' or 'quickly' but 'quick'. Sloppy.

or when Glenn says 'nobler ring to it', when it should have been, 'a more noble ring'. There are dozens of other examples, like when John says 'bitch'.
The scriptwriters need to work on their grammar and historical usage.

Also, what was with the boring direction. It could have been such a wonderful visual film, but the shots lacked creativity and seem so dated re-watching. It was filmed like a soap with all the unnecessary close ups.

I almost forgot... the random British friend of John's character. That was also competently random.

Rant over.



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