Madame
Anne and Bob, a well-to-do American couple, have just moved to a beautiful manor house in romantic Paris. To impress their sophisticated friends, they decide to host a lavish dinner party, but must disguise their maid as a noblewoman to even out the number of guests. When the maid runs off with a wealthy guest, Anne must chase her around Paris to thwart the joyous and unexpected love affair.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy couple in New York, Bob and Anne, are hosting a dinner party for British art dealers. Anne insists on inviting a mysterious woman named Maria, who is Bob's former lover. Maria's arrival disrupts the meticulously planned evening, leading to unexpected confessions, revelations, and a shift in power dynamics among the guests as old resentments and desires surface.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances, particularly Toni Collette and Harvey Keitel, and the intriguing premise. However, some found the execution somewhat uneven, with the narrative occasionally lacking the desired depth or sharpness.
What Reviewers Say
- The film benefits greatly from the strong performances of its lead actors.
- An interesting premise exploring marital discord and hidden desires.
- The narrative occasionally feels predictable and could have been more daring.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the engaging performances and the film's exploration of complex relationships, finding it to be an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, cinematic experience.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in New York City and showcases the stark contrast between the characters' opulent lifestyle and their underlying emotional turmoil.
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