The Lover
starring: Jane March, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti, Melvil Poupaud
directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
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A poor french teenager embarks on a torrid love affair with a wealthy chinese man in 1929 french colonial vietnam and becomes the target of her societys wrath.Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 01/15/2008Run time: 115 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
Lovely to look at, this story reveals little more than the characters' nude bodies. Like couples whose only attraction is physical, this has little to offer once it leaves the bedroom. We never learn the interests or inner workings of the lovers in question. They become nothing more than attractive bodies, which makes this little more than a shallow exercise in sexuality. The story is based on the controversial, and supposedly autobiographical, bestseller by experimental French novelist Marguerite Duras. It tells the story of a young French schoolgirl who becomes sexually involved with a sophisticated, older Asian man. Set in Indochina in the late 1920s, this is stunningly photographed and artfully directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. That said, the lack of a more satisfying plot means this is merely tastefully produced soft porn. --Rochelle O'Gorman
A poor french teenager embarks on a torrid love affair with a wealthy chinese man in 1929 french colonial vietnam and becomes the target of her societys wrath.Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 01/15/2008Run time: 115 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
Lovely to look at, this story reveals little more than the characters' nude bodies. Like couples whose only attraction is physical, this has little to offer once it leaves the bedroom. We never learn the interests or inner workings of the lovers in question. They become nothing more than attractive bodies, which makes this little more than a shallow exercise in sexuality. The story is based on the controversial, and supposedly autobiographical, bestseller by experimental French novelist Marguerite Duras. It tells the story of a young French schoolgirl who becomes sexually involved with a sophisticated, older Asian man. Set in Indochina in the late 1920s, this is stunningly photographed and artfully directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. That said, the lack of a more satisfying plot means this is merely tastefully produced soft porn. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- The Lover
I am most surprised by what some stupid people will write, about a wonderful story. IF it is a true story, I have no idea, but I do remember what it was like being 15 1/2 and being confused by what my body was telling me, and Jane March, did a super job in this movie. "Soft porn"? Well, okay, it has some sex in it, but the story line is so good. It's about a poor trash white girl, who falls in love with a older rich "Chinese" man. She doesn't even realize she is in love, yet she is at the end, yet ... Read More
Rating: - delicious
This is one of the most delicious movies about sex and coming of age in a long time.Tony Leung is the sexiest human being ever to wear a white linen suit.Duras' novel is faithfully and pain-stakingly honored by the screen play.
Send me down the Mekong river in a fedora and braids, please.
Rating: 
- Tea: Yes, please, and I'll probably have another cup shortly
Overall, a very enjoyable movie, both story wise and visually.
This is not a 'quickie' movie, get in get out.This story really paints the entire and complete picture of young girl's life and her first sexual encounter and is set back in time in Saigon.I enjoyed the characters and was surprised to find the leading man, more gentler than I would have expected (he's not a guy you'd find in a biker bar).
There were some slow parts, for me, but I understand the desire to tell the whole story. ... Read More
Rating: - LOVED IT!!
If your looking for an independent sort of film this is the one! The movie can really place you in Saigon. The story is a forbidden romance that you can either relate to or want to. Please do not watch with children around there are some very explicit sex scenes. Enjoy!!
Rating: 
- Love the story line
I read all the other reviews online about this movie and I must say after viewing the movie I was very disappointed. I love the storyline but the expression of deep passion which could only be felt in the sex scene was always shown in darkness. This kind of deep passion could only be captured by the intimate scenes which was sort of hidden from the viewer.
- The LoverI am most surprised by what some stupid people will write, about a wonderful story. IF it is a true story, I have no idea, but I do remember what it was like being 15 1/2 and being confused by what my body was telling me, and Jane March, did a super job in this movie. "Soft porn"? Well, okay, it has some sex in it, but the story line is so good. It's about a poor trash white girl, who falls in love with a older rich "Chinese" man. She doesn't even realize she is in love, yet she is at the end, yet ... Read More
- deliciousThis is one of the most delicious movies about sex and coming of age in a long time.Tony Leung is the sexiest human being ever to wear a white linen suit.Duras' novel is faithfully and pain-stakingly honored by the screen play.
Send me down the Mekong river in a fedora and braids, please.
- Tea: Yes, please, and I'll probably have another cup shortlyOverall, a very enjoyable movie, both story wise and visually.
This is not a 'quickie' movie, get in get out.This story really paints the entire and complete picture of young girl's life and her first sexual encounter and is set back in time in Saigon.I enjoyed the characters and was surprised to find the leading man, more gentler than I would have expected (he's not a guy you'd find in a biker bar).
There were some slow parts, for me, but I understand the desire to tell the whole story. ... Read More
- LOVED IT!!If your looking for an independent sort of film this is the one! The movie can really place you in Saigon. The story is a forbidden romance that you can either relate to or want to. Please do not watch with children around there are some very explicit sex scenes. Enjoy!!
- Love the story lineI read all the other reviews online about this movie and I must say after viewing the movie I was very disappointed. I love the storyline but the expression of deep passion which could only be felt in the sex scene was always shown in darkness. This kind of deep passion could only be captured by the intimate scenes which was sort of hidden from the viewer.
