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Those Who Love Me Can Take the

Pascal Greggory (Actor), Valeria Bruni Tedeschi (Actor), Patrice Chéreau (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Patrice Chereau, the acclaimed French director of opera and theater, follows his grand period drama Queen Margot with this gorgeous but jagged portrait of dysfunctional adults and broken relationships in contemporary Paris. A group of old acquaintances whose friendships have become strained over the years reunite for the funeral of their mentor. Chereau drops us in the midst of things from the opening moments, leaving us to sort out the layered editing and rich soundtrack while catching up with a story that keeps leaping forward. The widescreen film is shot with a handheld camera, and the jittery, nervous energy and abrupt editing wind up the already tense atmosphere. But even as Chereau eases up from the uncomfortably in-your-face intimacy of the claustrophobic opening scenes on the train, emotions ooze like open wounds and unresolved conflicts bubble over. Former French idol Jean-Louis Trintignant, who has aged into an awesomely understated performer and a fascinating screen presence, leads a cast of edgy young actors, including Queen Margot stars Vincent Perez (as a depressed transsexual) and Pascal Greggory (as the group's tentative spokesman). It's a sharp, intelligent, restless film that recalls such recent French dramas as Late August, Early September and My Sex Life (or How I Got into an Argument). It doesn't offer any clear story or easy resolution, just a messy but potent portrait of the crossed lives of adults still looking for themselves. --Sean Axmaker

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Should not come up under Lesbian Title Sep 19 2003
By Bricks
Format:DVD
I originally read very good reviews about this movie. It came under a "Lesbian Search" don't let the cover fool you...it is a transexual and straight woman...whose relationship is nothing but support after the death of a character not seen. I did not like it, perhaps I was biased about the lesbian thing. However, I find that it was unbearable to find people talking about a dead guy who seems to have seduced the lot of them. Lesbians, unless you want to find the meaning of "death" and ponder latent desires for a man...don't buy this film.
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Take This Train Jun 26 2004
Format:DVD
An interesting and compelling movie, this Patrice Chereau`s ("Intimacy") effort is a deep and subdued story about different kinds of relationships. Many individuals who are somehow connected (family ties, friendship, love) reunite on a train in order to attend a funeral of a loved(?) one. During the process, shades of the past unfold and old wounds appear again, making for some dramatic moments and tense situations. A low-key, subtle and realistic cinematic experience, "Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train" offers a solid character study with convincing acting and a stellar soundtrack (P.J. Harvey, Jeff Buckley, Portishead, Cake,...). It`s an uneven movie, though, as some scenes drag a bit, the connections between a couple of characters aren`t quite clear and the ending could be better. Still, this picture is worthwile overall and suceeds at presenting a melancholic and urban look into dysfunctional families.

Good cinema.

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a jolt Mar 28 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Things went left and right and back again causing whiplash but I couldn't take my eyes off it even when I had no clue what was going on. It didn't matter because I needed to watch it through to the end. And I did.
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Most recent customer reviews
Uncomfortable, tough but ultimately extremely satisfying
THOSE WHO LOVE ME CAN TAKE THE TRAIN to the burial of an enigmatic French artist by the name of Jean Baptiste. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2002 by Grady Harp
An exceptional movie, but a horrendous transfer!
Quite simply, this is the worst DVD transfer I've ever seen. In reference to the other reviewer's observation concerning the film's "poor lighting" all I can say is blame... Read more
Published on Oct 23 2001
Terrible Sub-Titles - A Disappointing Film At Best
I'm not sure about the film some of these other reviewers saw, but I could not stand this movie.

For one thing - one very critical thing - it's got some of the most UNREADABLE... Read more

Published on Sep 8 2001 by turtlex
Um..it was horrible. The subtitles were terrible.
I'm not sure about the film some of these other reviewers saw, but I could not stand this movie. For one thing - one very critical thing - it's got some of the most UNREADABLE... Read more
Published on April 1 2001
contemporary French cinema at its very best...
As a French living in America, I would like to recommend this movie to the American viewers who really want to know what French cinema is about TODAY, and to show how extremely... Read more
Published on Mar 24 2001
Those Who Love Me . . . should not be missed.
Those Who Love Me . . . is a wonderful film that deals with the sensitive issues of death, homosexuality and transexuality in a remarkably caring way. Read more
Published on Aug 3 2000
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