Jules and Jim

Jules and Jim
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So I now have to talk about another of my Favorite films Francois Truffaut's Masterpiece Jules and Jim!

This film must be seen by anyone with an interest in film, Hell, an interest in Life! One of the most disgusted moments of my reading career that began sometime during the early 1980's, was a review by the stupid Entertainment Weekly critic Owen Glieberman, who when asked by a reader what "classic" film did he enjoy the least, and he answered "Jules and Jim". He then described all of his lame excuses for disliking the film. I will not repeat any of his blasphemy here, but remember to never take that man seriously. The man has never even seen Stagecoach for christ's sake!

Anyhow, Truffaut made the most lyrical film about love and humanity this side of Jean Renoir, who himself was jealous of the films beauty! Based on Henri-Pierre Roche's novel of the same title, Truffaut made a film about a tragic love triangle where all of the characters are sympathetic. Now you may not feel that way the first time you watch it, but in subsequent viewings I have sympathized deeply with each character. Much like in Renoir's film The Rules of the Game, we are reminded that everyone has their reasons, and the tragedy is that sometimes there is no easy solution. Jeanne Moreau gives one of the most enigmatic performances in the history of film, as Catherine the woman who comes to love both Jules and his best friend Jim. I cannot easily describe the beauty of this film. So you must watch it yourself! Then watch it again, and again. Then you should watch Truffaut's film Two English Girls, written also by Roche, but this time the triangle is Two Girls and One Man. Highest Recommendation!