Three adult children, Juliette Binoche amongst them, inherit their mother's house packed with artifacts created or collected by their great uncle. The three have to determine what to do with the estate.
There are many films like Summer Hours that come out of France. The characters enjoy leisurely hours spent over meals and in the coffee shop and they live stylish lives in stylish surroundings. And nothing much happens.
Despite the lack of action, drama and any real conflict I quite enjoyed vicariously viewing these peoples' lives. Jeremei Renier as one of the brothers and Clint Eastwood's son Kyle, in a very small role, are attractive distractions.
Totally safe for those on blood pressure medication.
I've always said exactly that about French movies. Talking, food, smoking, food, wine, food, sex, food, talking. Nothing happens.
ReplyDeleteAnd Charles Berling is a favorite of mine. But I don't think I've seen this one yet.