MoliereCharming and well performed. It was like watching a well performed Moliere play on film. Moliere is a period piece in a narrative style perhaps worthy of Moliere, of a time in his early twenties when he mysteriously evaded prison and came under the employ of Monsieur Jourdain, a nouveau rich bourgeois who wants to learn how to act to woo the affection of a widowed countess who loves men of wit and intelligence. This is an undocumented period in Moliere’s history and therefore an historical fiction full of
fun,intrigue and delight.

Some may question whether this will play to an American audience. If they can tolerate subtitles I would say a strong yes. Upon reflection I had forgotten that there were even subtitles. Fast paced and playful, it will have you rocking in your seat with laughter.

The only reason I don’t rate this film a 5/5 is for what I feel is a choppy transition in time at the beginning of the film and at the end. It just didn’t work for me, but the meat of the film was outstanding, well shot and edited. (Note to Rita & Jerry: This is what that horrible Parisian period piece should have been cinemagraphically - watch for the leaving Paris city scape scene - nicely matted.)

Film ++++- (4/5) artistic quality
Movie +++++ (5/5) entertainment/escape value