Par amour
Par amour

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Par amour

2003
Movie
90 min
French

Nicole Doucet is a gourmet chef. Everything is going well professionally for the young woman. Guillaume, her son, is a former drug addict whom she has lost sight of. The day he returns to her restaurant, she discovers that he is married to a woman much older than him. Nicole is suspicious of this idyll and fears that Guillaume will fall back into the infernal spiral of drugs.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Philippe MuylGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In this romantic comedy, a woman finds herself falling for her married neighbor after she hires him to help her with home repairs. As their clandestine affair develops, they must navigate the complexities of their relationships and the potential consequences of their choices.

Critical Reception

Par amour received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its charming performances and lighthearted romantic themes, others found the plot predictable and lacking in depth. Audiences generally found it to be a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances.

  • Found to be a pleasant, lighthearted romantic comedy.

  • Criticized by some for its predictable storyline.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Par amour' are limited, but general sentiment suggests it's a watchable, if not particularly memorable, romantic comedy with a focus on charming interactions.

Fun Fact

While Philippe Muyl is primarily known as a director, he also stars as one of the main characters in 'Par amour' and co-wrote the screenplay.

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