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Josephine
Joséphine
2013 88 min France 12+
★6.3
Romance, Comedy
Director: Agnès Obadia
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Description
Josephine doesn't like her job and keeps on having relationships without a future. Her sister and parents keep pushing her to find a good husband. To shut them up, she creates a handsome Brazilian millionaire but her little white lie has a flip side - she loses everything to find the love of her life.
Starring
Marilou Berry
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Mehdi Nebbou
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Bérengère Krief
Actor
Key opinion
Joséphine is generally regarded as a light, breezy, and optimistic French rom-com that succeeds as an undemanding "feel-good" film. While it is frequently compared to Bridget Jones’s Diary, audiences are divided on whether this comparison is a fair assessment or if the film's reliance on farcical logic and the protagonist's questionable behavior undermines its charm.
| Acting | Marilou Berry’s performance provides a natural and anchoring charm that helps sustain interest in the protagonist despite her character flaws. | |
| Theme | The film successfully avoids the saccharine sentimentality and vulgarity often found in typical romantic comedies, opting for a grounded "adult" setting. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are split on the protagonist's character; while some find her relatable and sympathize with her quest for self-improvement, others perceive her as manipulative, childish, and frustratingly dishonest. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the narrative structure are divided; proponents enjoy the breezy, lighthearted pacing, while critics argue that the reliance on farcical situations and illogical plot points creates an irritating experience. |