The Marquis de Barfleur, an unattractive man, decides to resort to plastic surgery to ensure the fidelity of Colette, his young mistress. Now endowed with a face to die for, he is about to achieve his goal.
Is this worth your time? If you like old French comedies that move at the speed of a polite argument, sure. It’s perfect if you have a soft spot for 1930s social satire where nobody acts like a real human being. If you need pacing that doesn't feel like it’s dragging its feet, maybe skip this one. The whole premise is...
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"Is this worth your time? If you like old French comedies that move at the speed of a polite argument, sure. It’s perfect if you have a soft spot for 1930s social satire where nobody acts like a real human being. If you need pacing that doesn't feel like it’s dragging its feet, maybe skip this one. The whole premise is just bonkers. The Marquis thinks a new nose and a chin adjustment will fix his marriage, which is a hilarious level of delusion. It’s the kind of logic that only makes sense in a ..."
Yves Mirande
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