LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘‘Mad Men’’ meets ‘‘The
Artist’’ in ‘‘Populaire,’’ a superbly crafted, finely acted but somewhat
shallow retro rom-com about a young French secretary who, with the help
of her highly persuasive boss, hammers her way to becoming one of the
fastest typists on the planet.
This impressive debut feature from
writer-director Regis Roinsard is boosted by terrific lead turns from
Romain Duris and Deborah Francois ("The Page Turner"), as well as some
stunning old-school cinematography from Guillaume Schiffman of ‘‘The
Artist.’’ Still, there’s something formulaic and all too overtly
crowd-pleasing about this sepia-toned tale of female empowerment and
lost love, making for a rather soulless affair.
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more information about a wonderful romantic comedy please visit What Would Meg
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