French Kiss
French Kiss

French Kiss

1995Movie111 minEnglish

After her fiancee admits to infidelity while on a business trip in France, a woman attempts to get her lover back and marry him by traveling to Paris despite her crippling fear of flying. On the way she unwittingly smuggles something of value that has a charming crook chasing her across France as she chases after her future husband.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users74%
Director: Lawrence KasdanGenres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young American woman travels to France to confront her fiancé after he falls for a Parisian woman. She soon finds herself entangled with a charming but potentially dangerous French rogue who seems to be playing a game of cat and mouse with her. As they navigate a series of elaborate heists and romantic complications, she must determine who to trust and whether her heart can lead her through this intricate web of deceit and desire.

Critical Reception

French Kiss was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline's performances and the film's lighthearted romantic comedy elements. However, some found the plot predictable and the thriller aspects underdeveloped. It performed moderately well at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the chemistry between stars Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.
  • Cited for its charming French setting and enjoyable romantic comedy beats.
  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and an uneven blend of romance and thriller elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the enjoyable performances of the lead actors, particularly Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline, and the film's romantic escapism. Many found it a pleasant, lighthearted watch, though some noted its formulaic nature.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film 'To Catch a Thief', with a similar chase across the French Riviera and involving stolen jewels.

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Rob

Rob

Yes, I'm a testosterone-driven macho male, but I have to admit this is one of my favourite movies. Over the years I've owned this one on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray and have literally watched it hundreds of times. It's a nice romantic-ish feel-goo...