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L'Amour sur un fil
Sandrine, a former fashion designer who is unemployed, is now working in a garment factory as a worker. There she meets Mathieu, the company's human resources manager and a former childhood sweetheart. The two of them get closer, but their relationship is hampered by the economic crisis that is catching up with the company... The employees then decide to join forces to buy the company by creating a clothing line, "Les P'tits Lutins", for which Sandrine is, of course, asked to contribute. However, the situation turns out to be tense. How will Mathieu react to these new directions?
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Plot Summary
A young woman, working as a telephone psychic, is hired by a client to play a prank on his wealthy and eccentric uncle. The plan is to convince the uncle that he's in love with a fictional woman, who is in fact the psychic herself. As the elaborate charade unfolds, the lines between reality and performance begin to blur, leading to unexpected romantic complications.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'L'amour sur un fil' received a lukewarm reception. While some critics appreciated its lighthearted romantic comedy elements and the chemistry between the leads, many found the plot predictable and lacking originality. Audience reception was generally mixed, with viewers divided on the film's humor and overall charm.
What Reviewers Say
A pleasant but unmemorable romantic comedy.
Chemistry between the leads offers some appeal.
Relies on familiar romantic comedy tropes.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this film, making it difficult to gauge specific audience sentiments. General online commentary suggests it's a light viewing experience that doesn't aim for deep engagement.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by French author Jean-Luc Lagarce.
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