Only the good die young? Not so, says François Ozon in his new film, "Time to Leave." Sometimes the bad die young, too. Handsome, trendy 31-year-old fashion photographer Romain (Melvil Poupaud) isn't exactly bad ... but he is selfish, shallow, materialistic and unnecessarily mean to his sweetheart of a boyfriend and his supportive family. And he's just been told by his doctor things don't look good, health-wise. Read the full review
A handsome, successful fashion photographer learns that he has a malignant brain tumor and soon will die. Hiding his diagnosis, he alienates his family and his young boyfriend, but during a short stay with his grandmother, his vulnerability is met with a big heart and sound advice. A chance encounter with a roadside cafe waitress results in an unusual bargain that provides a happy, playful dimension to the proceedings.
Director: François Ozon
Starring: Melvil Poupaud, Jeanne Moreau, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi, Daniel Duval, Marie Riviere
Run time: 85 minutes
Release date: July 14, 2006
Language: In French with English subtitles.
Rating: Not rated, but includes sexual situations, nudity, language and drug use.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B
"... it sneaks up on you, building to a final scene that's emotionally devastating."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"Ozon's take on the terminal-illness genre is less dazzling than his earlier films, and in the end that seems perfectly appropriate."
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