Broken English
Closed CaptioningZoe Cassavetes
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Plot Summary
A single thirtysomething whose friends all seem to be romantically involved, happily married, or with child meets an eccentric Frenchman who shows her just what an amazing place the world can truly be in director Zoe Cassavetes' entry into the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. As if it wasn't depressing enough to be 35 and still single, Nora (Parker Posey) is constantly reminded by her loving but tactless mother (Gena Rowlands) just how unlucky she has been in love. Though Nora longs to enter into a blissful union like the one of her best friend, Audrey (Drea de Matteo), she finds that the dating pool just isn't what it used to be. Things soon begin to look up, however, when Nora makes the acquaintance of handsome Frenchman Julian (Melvil Poupaud). While the two share an instant chemistry that is undeniable, Nora is saddened to learn that Julian will soon be departing for his native soil. When Julian does depart, Nora laments the fact that she wasn't able to express her feelings more effectively. If only Nora could organize her scattered thoughts long enough to remember her love object's last name, she might not have to go searching out every "Julian" in Paris to locate the man of her dreams.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
64%- Reviews Counted: 73
- Fresh: 47
- Rotten: 26
- Average Rating: 6.3/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: The low-key comedy Broken English is a textbook example of an Indiewood film: a Hollywood fantasy wrapped in plain brown paper.
Fresh: A promising first film with moments exceeding that promise.
Fresh: Posey is a delight throughout, and Zoe Cassavetes is clearly a filmmaker to watch.
Fresh: A welcome chance to see Posey at her flighty, edgy best. Is there an actress alive better able to convey the neuroses and self-doubts of the typical over-educated, under-challenged American woman?
Customer Reviews
Deeply satisfying
I loved this film! I liked the lead character and found myself falling in love right along with her. No easy ending here, but deeply satisfying.Highly recommend!
I love this film
This film is wonderful. I'm kicking myself for renting: should have purchased instead.
Great
A deeply melancholy film to watch on a rainy day when you can share the characters misery. Truely one of my favorites.
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