Hmmmm first time I saw her was in a film, a kinda weird french film. Roses in rent as I remembered the title. Despite I really hate the film, I enjoyed the time watching it because the lead actress, was definite an eye catcher! Every scene she in, I swear I just daze my eyes on her. Never missed a moment just looking at her.
At that time, I don't know her name, no idea.. However as I grew more curious or let's say fan of world cinema, and french films are one of the best.. I also know some french stars and luckily, I found her name. Simple french name. But what's interesting about her is she's a relative to a french magnate in films! I forgot that dude's name but I thought why she need to work hard as an actress if she has connections already? I simply answered at the back of my mind, she really love acting. Well, there is one physical feature I don't like about her.. That eyes, it's just simple. It's a typical french or somewhat russian. Anyway, at my first look she looks like Milia Jovovich but bigger so yeah, it's just because of the eyes.
But it doesn't mean, she's out of my top choices. Of course not!! Definitely, wow... One of the beautiful actress now coming from France. It's like second to Eva Green! Even at the screen she looks tall, even she's only around 5'6", but a big lady. Not very thin nor thick figure. Just right hotness.. Haha You can see her as innocent, or no make up or as femme fatale, still very beautiful. I just have a big sigh when I see her.
It doesn't mean, she only looks beautiful, she can also act.. From Inglorious, MI:3, Midnight in Paris even for a short role and mostly french films. The most notable of all, definitely, if you want to see all about her and acting as well.. Blue is the Warmest Color. That's it, see the film and feast your senses. hahaha
It shows despite the weird make up and she looks quite ugly there. At the end, I did not care, she shown talent and indeed, looking forward for her future flicks. Especially the upcoming James Bond film! Daniel Craig holds the bond record for the luckiest bond ever when it comes to leading ladies. hehe
Anyway, I hope for Lea, improve her english so she can be like Eva who can not only be cast in french films but also US or UK films. Maybe, stay away for those art films for a while so the audience can focus on the talent not on the, ehem, her body.. So, there...
Damn her best look? Emma! Her hair with the blue color fits her..
As I looked the list of films showing at that time, French Film Fest, I eagerly waited for this film due to great reviews and a touching premise. Alas, they did not have this, they did show Rust and Bone instead but no this which is I think more family friendly.
Story goes a quadraplegic aristocrat or let's say dude can only move his head and nothing else. He can't even feel his feet or hands. For his condition, he hired an assistant to do things for him, from eating to driving or even waking him up when he's having panic attacks. Philippe does really need help. He got that help from Driss, an unemployed dude who lives in the projects and has real mean manners but kinda smart.
Two of them embark not only the professional working relationship but a true friendship that last forever. Cheesy? It is.. The only factor I did not like in the film is that part, sorry for the spoiler. But that part where Driss left Philippe momentarily because of some family problem, which I thought they will fall apart due to some fights or conflicts during their working together. But it's not, simple as that, Driss left and Philippe languished. I hope they had a better idea of like a conflict between them or something really bad happened but yeah.. I just kinda frown a bit why they split before the end.
Anyway, I love the cast of this film especially the two leads, Philippe and Driss. By the way, let's see how Omar Sy acts bishop in the new Xmen flick. I might have quite high expecations after watching this film. hehe Francois is great for his role, it is difficult to just act using your head. I love his character that always calm and not really have self pity despite his difficult situation. Other casts works as well, like the maid, and the hot secretary.. =) I love the music used for this film, that says Driss' taste for soul and funky music. But I love the music used in the end, perfectly for the end credits, quite classical but never boring. I love the screenplay of the film, the concept itself and coming from a true story, despite some changes, it really warms your heart. I love how Philippe defended his choice of Driss as a guardian, he just said that's the person he needs, the one who not only take cares of him but understands him, fights for him due to trust. Despite Driss' past, he did not care about it, important for him, Driss' works for him. I love that opening sequence, very tricky and clever.
Despite I skipped parts, I still get the whole thing of the film, how you should really value a person, whether working with a disabled or not, or how you value yourself and with others. I love the antics or jokes used in the film, I laughed and had a great time. By the way, I did not why the title is The Intouchables. I thought at first it's The untouchables but that's copyrighted. =) Highly recommended!
Maybe that's the name they want to be called as buddies or couple, I mean best friends..
