Third Time
The film is based on the real fact — football «The Death Match» between the German team and a team of Soviet prisoners of war, former "Dinamo". It happened in Kiev on June 22, 1942. Anticipating the possibility of losing, the Germans made a condition — defeat or death. If the Germans won, the Soviet footballers were promised freedom...
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Plot Summary
A married American businessman, traveling in France, becomes involved with a mysterious and beautiful Frenchwoman. Their affair deepens as they meet secretly in various locations across the country. However, their stolen moments are fraught with the tension of his impending return to his life and wife back home.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Third Time' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its pacing slow and its narrative predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the romantic melodrama and performances, while others found the story lacking originality and emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the chemistry between the lead actors.
- Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired plot.
- Commented on the film's lush cinematography of French landscapes.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for 'Third Time', but existing comments often highlight the lead actors' performances as a saving grace, though many agree the storyline treads familiar territory without adding significant new elements.
Fun Fact
The film was retitled from its original working title, 'The French Affair', for its US release.
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