Directed by:
Stephen FrearsScreenplay:
Christopher HamptonCinematography:
Darius KhondjiComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy Bates, Felicity Jones, Tom Burke, Anita Pallenberg, Harriet Walter, Iben Hjejle, Toby Kebbell, Stephen Frears (more)VOD (1)
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Set in Paris in the years before World War I, CHERI paints a picture of the romance between young Chéri (Rupert Friend) and retired courtesan Léa (Michelle Pfeiffer). Chéri’s mother (Kathy Bates), a rival of Léa, plots to separate the pair by arranging a marriage between her son and Edmée (Felicity Jones). (official distributor synopsis)
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Chéri is a stylish period piece about whores—or, if you prefer, "courtesans"—and a spoiled brat named Chéri, played brilliantly by Rupert Friend. Michelle Pfeiffer also delivers a stellar performance in a film that looks beautiful but follows a pretty familiar story arc. What really stood out to me, though, was the ending. It’s one of those rare, emotionally raw scenes that hits you in a way you don’t expect, leaving you thinking about it long after the credits roll.
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This is an absolute GUILTY PLEASURE. Every shot is a delight, and every idea and sentence is joy and satisfaction. I cannot believe that the previous versions were better. Michelle Pfeiffer did very well not to take early retirement from acting before the age of 50. After an enjoyable comedy, a musical, and a blockbuster, her role of a lifetime on the cusp of a new age is Lea de Lonval, the lovelorn courtesan, and I'm rooting for her like never before. I also have to watch out for Rupert Friend, who seems to be the new crown prince of historical films.
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