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The Names of Love

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A sheltered scientist (Jacques Gamblin) and a sexy political activist (Sara Forestier) have a May-December romance.

Critics Reviews

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Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Oct 21, 2011
3.5/5
What is so surprising -- even exhilarating -- about The Names of Love is that it shucks off the desultory roadblocks that engine the modern romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic Sep 1, 2011
3.5/5
It's always entertaining, and it boasts a terrific performance from Sara Forestier. Go to Full Review Tom Long Detroit News Aug 26, 2011
B+
A bit jarring while still totally disarming, The Names of Love stirs the pot in more ways than one. Go to Full Review Ellie Lucas From the Front Row Aug 6, 2019
2/4
Every bit as anonymous and lost as its cartoonish, cookie cutter characters, who whittle down the cultural complexities of a diverse France into a stale and toothless romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Examiner Jan 8, 2019
3.5/5
A film with such a clever premise could easily slide from satire to silliness. But "The Names of Love is fun without being too farcical. Go to Full Review Sean Burns Philadelphia Weekly May 3, 2015
Inspires a strange fascination, thanks mostly to an sometimes awe-inspiring indifference to matters of propriety or good taste. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Oct 5, 2018 -Spoiler- Movie shows the fact of being abused , how affective that would be on feelings and how that would effect people's life. My favourite quote of movie is ; In junior high, I won't go out with boys as I'm scared they'll gind out I have a problem with sex. In high school I sleep around as I'm scared they'll find out I have a problem with sex. So my future career I have 2 choices; pedophile or whore. I'll choose whooring. See more Jul 29, 2014 Voilà une comédie romantique fraîche et intelligente et c'est vrai que la petite Sara Forestier y est pour beaucoup. Je sais, c'est une Sara mais y'a pas de H. See more Jun 5, 2014 The Names of Love is a unique a romantic comedy unlike any other. It starts off rather slow, with the two main leads narrating their childhood in documentary fashion. Its going for a Amelie vibe, but this back story is kind of boring but absolutely necessary when it comes to the story later. Opposites attract when two distinct personalities collide. Baya Benmahmoud is a liberal free-love spirit, while Arthur Martin is a straight laced scientists from a strict puritanical family. They hit it off, despite them being the exact opposite in terms of politics. Also hiding in plain sight is their tumultuous back stories, which also provides conflict. There are plenty of sure fire laughs spread throughout, with plenty of charm. Its the two leads who really shine, as they feel like real characters with their extreme differences, and a pure sense of on-screen chemistry. The Name of Love is a very well done romantic comedy, in the tradition of Amelie or screwball comedies of the 40's. See more Apr 21, 2014 finally something fresh. See more Apr 15, 2014 "Les bâtards sont l'avenir de l'humanité!" See more Feb 20, 2014 Really a fresh, very funny and touching comedy. The mixture of politics, memory, identity, and love is very well handled. Loved the two leads. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michel Leclerc

Director

Jacques Gamblin

Arthur Martin

Sara Forestier

Baya Benmahmoud

Zinedine Soualem

Mohamed Benhmamoud

Carole Franck

Cécile Delivet Benmahmoud

Jacques Boudet

Lucien Martin

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The Names of Love

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Movie Info

Synopsis A sheltered scientist (Jacques Gamblin) and a sexy political activist (Sara Forestier) have a May-December romance.
Director
Michel Leclerc
Producer
Caroline Adrian, Antoine Rein, Fabrice Goldstein
Screenwriter
Baya Kasmi, Michel Leclerc
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, Karé Productions, Delante Films
Rating
R (Some Language|Sexual Content|Graphic Nudity)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$513.2K
Runtime
1h 44m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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