Film director Louis Ruinard (Rochefort) and his favourite actress Alice d’Abanville (Rampling) were one of the most flamboyant star couples...
Film director Louis Ruinard (Rochefort) and his favourite actress Alice d’Abanville (Rampling) were one of the most flamboyant star couples of the seventies. But their love affair came to an abrupt end when Alice disappeared from Louis’ life one day without explanation. She returned to her native England, rapidly married a young lord with whom she had a son, and put an end to her film career. Thirty years on, when Louis arrives in London to make his thirty-fourth film, the organisers of the BAFTAs decide to honour him with a Lifetime Achievement award. Naturally, they invite Alice to present it to him. So the two monstrously proud and talented people - who passed each other by (and never got over it) - dive into an icy re-union.
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46 %394 reviewsAudience score rating
"Director Antoine de Caunes mishandles key scenes, confusing us and blunting the humour. Some feel awkward and cliched, such as when the two meet after many years for tea: (Stuffy maitre d': "No tie, no tea, sir." Cue discomfort in mismatched attire.) The awards night is another, a moment not improved by there seeming to be a dozen people at the theatre..."
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Sunday Star-Times
Sunday Star-Times"It is wonderful cinema, light enough not to give viewers emotional indigestion, but as nourishing and rewarding as anyone could want. Not to be missed..."
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Stuff
Stuff"A rare mature romantic comedy, Twice overcomes its creaky, deja vu plot thanks to the sparks created by its two leads..."
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Christchurch Press
Christchurch PressTwice Upon A Time | Details
- Rating
- M, contains sex scenes & offensive language
- Runtime
- 91
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- France, UK, Romania
