Movie spotlight
Breathless
Imagine... Take a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, a girl with no money … no education … no future. Take this street girl – mold her; shape her; teach her all the right tricks; turn her into a beautiful, sophisticated, sensual woman, the kind of woman that makes a man fall to his knees and beg for more, the kind of woman that other women can only dream of being like, makes you sweat, shiver and shake with desire – she’s here. Meet the girl of your dreams.
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Plot Summary
Jesse, a small-time crook, falls for the beautiful Monica, who is on her way to Las Vegas to meet her husband. He sees an opportunity and decides to whisk her away on a wild, crime-filled adventure across the country. Their impulsive journey is fraught with danger as they try to outrun the law and navigate their passionate, yet volatile, relationship.
Critical Reception
Breathless (1991) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its stylish direction and the performances of its lead actors, many found the film to be a pale imitation of its French New Wave predecessor and criticized its incoherent plot and lack of emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
A stylish but ultimately hollow remake that fails to capture the spirit of the original.
The performances are decent, but the film suffers from a weak script and an uninspired narrative.
Visually interesting, but lacks the emotional resonance and groundbreaking energy of its predecessor.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be watchable with some appreciating the performances and visual style. However, many felt it didn't live up to the original and was a forgettable entry in the crime-romance genre.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 French New Wave classic of the same name, "À bout de souffle."
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