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French Finishing School
Viva la erotique! A French finishing school is where young girls go to complete their education but in domestic and social skills rather than academics. In short, it's where they learn to be girls who behave like women. Samantha (Desiree Cousteau) is obviously an "A" student, because she secretly photographs one of her teachers, a handsome stud named Eric, in bed with one of his students. Armed with this scandalous blackmail, she proceeds to turn him into her private but vengeful love slave.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a group of young women attending an elite finishing school in the French countryside. Their strict routines are disrupted by the arrival of a charming but roguish instructor, leading to a series of romantic entanglements and humorous situations as the girls navigate their burgeoning desires and the rigid expectations of the institution.
Critical Reception
French Finishing School was met with mixed to generally unfavorable reviews, often criticized for its thin plot and stereotypical portrayal of its characters. While some appreciated its lighthearted comedic attempts, many found it to be a forgettable and somewhat dated entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a lack of compelling narrative depth.
Performances are often seen as relying on clichés.
Humor is frequently hit-or-miss, leaning towards predictable gags.
Google audience: Audience reviews for French Finishing School are scarce, but those available suggest a lukewarm reception, with viewers finding it a mildly amusing but ultimately inconsequential comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of European comedies in the late 1970s that often focused on school settings and romantic hijinks.
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