It’s hard to imagine that even when trying to portray a somber mood, the writers Kretzmer, Boublil & Schönberg would have conceived of lyrics describing dreary skies releasing countless needles – and they were dealing with the French Revolution! That illustrates the kind of writing found in this oddly charming narrative, which begins with three people sharing a bed. These are "Ismaël" (Louis Garrel), his girlfriend "Julie" (Ludivine Sagnier) and her friend "Alice" (Clotilde Hesme). Things don't go well from there; generally, life becomes difficult for "Ismaël" when misfortune occurs, forcing everyone to adapt practically and emotionally. As time goes on, signs of healing begin to appear—but in unexpected places. This is mostly thanks to the energetic "Erwann" (Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet), who brings this intricate but funny exploration of human connections full circle. Many of the musical pieces don't work so well when translated into English; the rhythms and rhymes can feel forced, although the underlying meaning remains as the songs fill in the story with some quite intense moments set against the backdrop of Paris. It occasionally veers into sentimentality, but at its heart it’s a film about how people recover from hardship and discover new love after loss. Garrel is very good here; some of his expressions are something you simply have to witness as his character struggles to find happiness—often unintentionally avoiding straightforward paths. It's not profoundly insightful, yet there are worthwhile observations regarding sorrow and renewal—and I did appreciate the conclusion.

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