Where do I begin with Arnaud Desplechin’s newest drama film, Brother and Sister, starring Marion Cotillard and Melvil Poupaud? Written by Desplechin and Julie Peyr, the story follows two estranged …
and Melvil Poupaud? Written by Desplechin and Julie Peyr, the story follows two estranged siblings who haven’t seen each other in years. The movie chronicles their journey from the start of their relationship to where things went wrong, through the present day, and how the tension between them nearly destroyed their family.
The movie opens up at the funeral of Louis’ six-year-old son. His sister Alice and her husband show up to pay their respects, but this sends Louis into a rage. He rants on about how they never got to meet or know his son before he passed away. Cut to five years later, he has moved with his wife to a rural area, while Alice is the star of a large French theater production. She anticipates her elderly parents, Mary-Louise and Abel, for her opening night performance to show up.
It starts promisingly. The first act is sharply paced and easy to keep up with, but it immediately goes off the rails as soon as act two drops. The plot jumps from scene to scene with no indication of where in the timeline it is. Now, I don’t know if the harsh cutting style results from poor choices or is a hallmark of French cinema, but why is this drama film edited like an action movie? Maybe I’m missing something but not a method that works for a film like this.
One thing that holds true is Cotillard and the authenticity she brings to the role. She is considered Hollywood royalty and yet will always opt to elevate these independent projects. She is one of this generation’s best actresses who, with every performance, Cotillard climbs higher up the a-list. The woman is not just a movie star–Cotillard is the blueprint for those who want to learn how to juggle movie star power with talent.
The frenzied third act of Desplechin’s movie left my mouth agape but not out of excitement. It was shock from the mess it leaves behind when the credits of Brother and Sister begin to roll.
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