Le marais (2002) User Reviews

Impressive work by newcomer Nguyen

[LeRoyMarko · 7/10 · 21 March 2004]

Kim Nguyen's Le Marais is a great tale of the good and the evil. Add to that a touch of magic and fantasy and you've got an entertaining film by this newcomer. The story somehow reminded me of the great Of Mice and Men. The photography is nice and it's interesting to see what can still be done with a limited budget. And the performances of the lead actors are good. There's a certain sense of mystery that add to the film. Good to watch.

Out of 100, I gave it 78. That's good for **½ out of ****.

Seen in Toronto, during Cinéfranco, at the Famous Players Canada Square Cinemas, on March 30th, 2003.

Great for a 1st movie

[alf6805 · 8/10 · 22 March 2003]

The result is impressive for a small budget movie. This movie is not for every one. You must be open minded. I did like the movie because you have to think and watch closely to understand what is happening.

The colors are well use. Actors are good. The story is great.

Some set seem cheap (low budget).

In conclusion: I had a great time watching this movie. I can't wait to see what Kim Nguyen will do next.

Absolutely gorgeous film

[marialantin · 10/10 · 23 April 2003]

The visuals of this film alone are amazing. The story is full of emotion relying more on body language and actions than words to portray the characters. Dreamy, sad, magical. Very good acting especially by Paul Ahmarani.

Impressive philosophical tale

[Tokyo_ghost · 10/10 · 23 April 2003]

"Le Marais" is truly an impressive work of art for a first-timer film-maker like Kim Nguyen, and it would be impressive from just any experienced director. It is a very emotional fantastic/philosophical tale, exploring the notion of the scapegoat.

The story is very well written, the actors are good and the images are breathtaking. The new techniques Kim Nguyen used for the optimization of the colors are revolutionary.

A must-see (if you're open minded and willing to see something different for a change)!

Excellent movie of great quality

[jflemay · 9/10 · 7 December 2002]

This movie is excellent and extremely well filmed. One of the movies best filmed and photographed I have ever seen. The movie reaches deep into you, the actors, the sets are perfect, the story is beautiful and dark and mysterious. It concerns deamons and human struggles. It is not phony. See it.