The Extraordinary
Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
Directed by : Luc Besson
With : Louise Bourgoin
French fantasy adventure film
Paris, 1910. Adèle Blanc-Sec, a
travel writer came back from Egypt with Ramsses’ II's mummified Doctor Patmosis…
At the same time, a 136 million-year
old pterodactyl egg has hatched, unleashing a prehistoric monster onto the
Parisian streets…
HAVE MERCY ON US ALL
Fred Vargas
In Paris, symbols used to ward
off the plague have appeared on the doors of several buildings.
A flea-bitten corpse is found…
Would it be the Black Death
again???
I like French films. Will try to watch this one. Thanks. Isabelle
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Isabelle, Best, Sixte
DeleteAnother French, yes, please. I liked the one you recommended last time Sixte, Yasmin
ReplyDeleteGood. You will see, this one is funnier...Best, Sixte
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Fred Vargas. It must be a French author. Am I right Sixte? Irmine
ReplyDeleteYes Irmine, Fred Vargas is French. She is a star in France for her books. They had been adapted on the French TV. She is the queen of crime in France...Best, Sixte
DeleteThe film is Indiana Jones -style adventures of Adele. Very amusing. Great film. Kelly
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right Kelly : an Indiana Jones-style adventures with a French twist! Best, Sixte
DeleteC'est magnifique! Nicely done, great actors, barmy story. Very French film. Rita
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Rita. Best, Sixte
DeleteVery enjoyable film - Love it! Great heroine Adele. She is amazing. Anne
ReplyDeleteYes she is Anne, definitely. This role was for her. Try to read the others adventures of Adele from Tardi :
Delete* The Demon of the Eiffel Tower,
* The Mad Scientist,
* Mummies on Parade,
* The Secret of the Salamander,
* The Drowned Man with Two Heads,
* Monsters All,
* The Mystery of the Abyss,
* The Infernal Labyrinth...
Best, Sixte
Thank you Sixte for your suggestions. Anne
DeleteFunny and enjoyable. Slightly difficult to follow it with subtitles. Fiona
ReplyDeleteOups, I am sorry Fiona. I know subtitles are put anywhere sometimes...Maybe a good way to start learning French then...Best, Sixte
Deleteanother great film from Luc Besson. Hilarious film! Brenda
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda. It is hilarious it's true. Really happy you enjoyed it! Best, Sixte
Delete"Have mercy on us" is an unusual and eccentric thriller. One grows to like it. Stella
ReplyDeleteThank you Stella. Sixte
DeleteThe plot of the book is not as strong as the atmosphere, but anyone who enjoys kooky characters and intricate detail will happily follow it. Grace
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Grace for your appreciation. Best, Sixte
Delete"Have Mercy on US" is an ingenious thriller and a meditation on code, communication and miscommunication. Good choice, Sixte. Helen
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen. Happy you enjoyed it! Best, Sixte
DeleteI liked the film a lot! Nothing like a good French film! Claire
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire...Sixte
DeleteI started the book. Quite intriguing and so detailed that I takes time to read. Thanks Sixte. Natalie
ReplyDeleteHello Natalie. Yes, Vargas is very precise in her characters and plot. She used to be an historian (she has an agrégation) specialized in Middle-Age. Best, Sixte
DeleteWhere can I get the film, please? I would prefer to rent it rather than buying it. Thanks. Belinda
ReplyDeleteOf course Belinda. In London, you have VIDEO CITY (117 Notting hill Gate). Best, Sixte
DeleteI am half way through the book. It is fascinating. Love it! Angela
ReplyDeleteGood Angela. Fred Varga's atmosphere is always quite intense... You should read "the 3 evangelists". It won the International Dagger Award ! Best, Sixte
DeleteI will go to video city today to rent your film. Thanks. Cathy
ReplyDelete;-0) Sixte
DeleteI like the atmosphere of the book and its/ characters. good read! Andrea
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrea...Best, Sixte
DeleteVery entertaining film. Highly recommended. Steph
ReplyDeleteThank you Steph. Best, Sixte
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