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I return to some films over and over.

It is hard to explain. Critical review is beside the point.

Today and old favorite.

The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)

A remake. From a James Toback film which has disappeared. I do not know why the reviewers bring this up but it does show that a remake can actually transform a scenario into gold.

The actors, the direction, the situation.

In this case a concert pianist with a checkered past (and present) tries to come out as a soloist.

It is quite thrilling.

Romain Duris is the star and strength of this film. Jacques Audiard the director. Neils Arestrup and Emmanuel Devos play minor but critical roles as the father and his girlfriend. The parents, as it were.

I will surely see this again. A 5 out of Netflix5.

Labels: best films, films