"A Very Long Engagement" is a French romance/war drama that comes from the writer/director of "Amelie." This is a pretty touching movie, but not in the way you would consider a chick flick. The movie takes place during World War 1 and follows a woman's search for her fiancée who disappeared during the Battle of Somme. Though he is believed to be dead, she relentlessly follows seemingly hopeless leads in order to be reunited with him.
This movie has some really good performances, moving moments, and some pretty intense battle scenes. But, just a warning, do not go into this movie expecting a huge epic tale of war similar to "Saving Private Ryan." This movie delves not only into scenes of battle in small bits to explain what happened to the man, but also the tragedy of the woman who clings to the hope that her fiancée has somehow survived a suicide mission.
Great story, touching performances, and moments of amusing humor.
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"Doggy farts gladden my heart."
(Don't mind the cheesiness of the trailer, it really is a good movie.)
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