GrimPrecise I'll tell you why so serious

Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.

Srakumsatic A-maz-ing

Kimball Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Kirpianuscus ...is the lead virtue and good motif for see it. because, at the first sigh, the story do not exist. a young woman levels to self discover. dialogues, plans, relations, experiences. and, in final, answers. to herself. about life, the others, forms of happiness and ways to escape from the borders of a deep crisis. all in a seductive film, seductive for the grace of Julianne Cote performance and for a sort of minimalism who is the right prize for a part of public.

PhilLag I remember that during the premiere of Tu Dors Nicole at the Cannes Film Festival, many viewers left the theater before the end of the film and some left after only 30 minutes. Does that mean that the film proposed by Stéphane Lafleur is of no interest? After watching it in its entirety, I must say that it isn't the case. His film is full of interesting ideas disseminated throughout the duration. One possible cause of the desertion of the viewers would be the rhythm. Even if the movie is only 93 minutes, the slow pace might irritate some. However, considering the subject (a young woman killing time during summer in the suburb), the pace helps to reflect the odd situations that Nicole (good performance by Julianne Côté) lives and helps to explain her jaded character. We recognize the touch of its director in the universe he presents us with some strange, almost dreamlike, elements that reminds his precedent works such as En Terrains Connus. The soundtrack and the black-and-white cinematography help to give this impression of strangeness from situations or places that are at the same time familiar. There are some elements from the cinematographic language that are used to add relevant symbolism or to amplify the comic tone. The best example would be the character of Martin. This little blond kid in his preteen is endowed with the virile voice of a grown-up. The scenes where he tries to seduce Nicole, who's his babysitter, with some mature speeches are so entertainingly funny and, at the same time, offer a lesson taught by a ten-year-old boy about enjoying the little pleasures of life. The humor works almost every time and is well dosed. Some situations involves misunderstandings between the characters that have at least the merit of making the viewer smile. In the end, with the above-mentioned elements, Tu Dors Nicole is some kind of cinematographic UFO. But the film as a whole works well and depending on the patience of the viewer, it'll prove to be worth the time spent. Just for the atypical character of Martin, the film deserves to be seen and listened to in its entirety.

Larry Silverstein Beautifully shot in black and white, and set during the summer in a town in Quebec, this film is intentionally slow-paced as it tracks the ennui of its main character Nicole. The sexy young woman, ably portrayed by Julianne Cote, is trying to navigate herself through such early adult experiences as relationships with men, trying to cope with a most boring job, and getting her first credit card, on which she promptly books a trip to Iceland with her best friend Veronique (Catherine St-Laurent).With her parents away on vacation, Nicole has been left to look after their house, along with her much older and rather depressive brother Remi. He's constantly conducting jam sessions in the home with his band mates, which is not helping Nicole's insomnia any.I think one's enjoyment of this movie will depend on how long the viewer is willing to wait, with its very deliberate pacing, for the comedic nuggets to appear. I thought there were some very funny scenes, while others didn't work as well, and appeared too flat-toned and even tedious, at times.All in all, the deadpan and quirky humor here only is partially successful, in my opinion. The film is written and directed by Stephane Lafleur.

alexlit Tu Dors Nicole (You're Sleeping, Nicole) follows aimless Nicole and her friend Veronique over a summer while her parents are away, and that's as much story as it needs to be a great movie. I felt black and white was a great choice that helped focus on everything happening around the scenes like the sound of a drum or a sewing machine, the emptiness of the suburbs or a field, making it so easy to get lost in the film, even if you don't speak French, I also thought the subtitles framed at the bottom right were a nice touch. When I was aware of the movie, it was only because the scenes were shot so well, and I remembered I was watching actors, not friends I may very well have known as a teenager, and certainly I think many people would be able to identify with the characters on screen. There was a feeling throughout the film that even the supporting characters felt familiar, and I especially loved the voice-over work for the ten year old. I'll be watching Nicole again sometime, and not just because the music deserves another listen as well.It's not entirely unlike Ghost World, but I thought this film felt more genuine, maybe because like Nicole, it wasn't in any rush to get anywhere, and as such was able to take its time and appreciate something in every moment.