A breezy romantic comedy in which opposites attract against all the reasonable odds, this slight but thoroughly charming film benefits immeasurably from the assured performances of leads Juliette Binoche and Jean Reno. Chatty aesthetician Rose (Binoche) has just left her abusive husband (Sergi Lopez) of 12 years for a gig at a Mexican spa, thinking that she'd be on a plane before he ever read her goodbye note. Haggard chef-turned-frozen-food entrepreneur Felix (Jean Reno) is en route to Munich for the funeral of his estranged ex-girlfriend's grandmother, then on to an important business meeting in the Midwest. They have nothing in common: He's a wealthy, stressed-out...
Released:
2002
Rated:
R
Length:
91 mins