Céline themed movies: "Aline/The Voice Of Love" and "Celine before Celine"

July 16, 2021 at 09:15 AM

It is really weird the gap between the Anglo and French critics. Even the quite reputable and Indie magazine Les Inrock made a good critic of the movie.

https://www.lesinrocks.com/cinema/et-si-aline-etait-le-meilleur-film-de-valerie-lemercier-396487-14-07-2021/

July 16, 2021 at 11:42 AM

The writer behind the Vulture article on NPR -

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July 16, 2021 at 12:09 PM

Another French interview with Valerie here for Canal Plus.

It's geo-blocked so you'll probably need a VPN.

Also here: https://www.canalplus.com/articles/cinema/dailycannes-9-15-juillet-2021-blanche-gardin-bruno-dumont-spike-lee-valerie-lemercier-et

July 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Thank God for positive reviews

July 16, 2021 at 08:46 PM

The writer behind the Vulture article on NPR -
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Such a rarity for Celine Dion to be mentioned on NPR. What a treat!

July 16, 2021 at 09:56 PM

Such a rarity for Celine Dion to be mentioned on NPR. What a treat!

Maybe in the past, but she’s had quite a few mentions (in positive light) in recent years. It’s all just another symptom of the Célinaissance!

July 16, 2021 at 10:17 PM

LOL the Vanity Fair critic-

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July 17, 2021 at 01:52 PM

I won't say the majority because I haven't been following all the reviews, but it definitely seems that some English-language reviewers do not know how to have an authentic opinion that isn't the boilerplate, "traditional" cultural stance that they've had towards Celine over the past 20 years.

These buzzwords of "bonkers" "berserk" "wild" and "kooky" are the only way they know how to engage with her. She's never looked at with true depth and curiosity, it's always this "camp" and "wacky" French Canadian.

Obviously they are reviewing the movie and Valerie and not Ceilne herself, but I can't help but think they are just carrying over those perspectives.

Cate Blanchette played Bob Dylan....who gives a you know what that Valerie is playing Celine at every age? It's an artistic choice that was done seriously, not some carnival act.

/rant

July 17, 2021 at 04:09 PM

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July 17, 2021 at 04:32 PM

So, the other Céline movie is real

Aline isn't the only film set to come out about the life of Dion. In 2019, it was announced that Quebec director Marc-André Lavoie would be working on a movie tentatively titled Céline Before Celine. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lavoie's project will not only be in English, but will look specifically at the singer's early life leading up to fame. There is currently no release date for Céline Before Celine.

July 17, 2021 at 06:38 PM

Define “real”.

Sure, it was announced as in development years ago, but most films in development never get made.

July 17, 2021 at 07:00 PM

Define “real”.
Sure, it was announced as in development years ago, but most films in development never get made.

Like it’s not a plan anymore. They are really making it.

But for now I’m gonna focused on “Aline” since it gets a lot of postive reviews.

Edited July 17, 2021 at 07:02 PM by jpatdeleon09

July 17, 2021 at 07:09 PM

Has there been any streams yet online to watch the movie like leaks

July 17, 2021 at 09:13 PM

Has there been any streams yet online to watch the movie like leaks

No. The movie officially will be released in France on November 10.

July 18, 2021 at 11:07 AM

Like it’s not a plan anymore. They are really making it.

According to …?

July 18, 2021 at 11:44 AM

What I don't get is why an "insane" and "horrifying" movie would get a 5 minute standing ovation?

The Anglophone reviewers are on something.

July 18, 2021 at 11:46 AM

The anglo press is confused - just like we were when we first heard about this project. :giggle:

July 18, 2021 at 12:12 PM

According to …?

To CBC music

July 18, 2021 at 12:14 PM

The main focus of anglo reviewers is the cgi of Aline from age 12 to recent. It’s new to them.

July 18, 2021 at 04:43 PM

To CBC music

The CBC Music article simply references the news we’ve known for years about it being in development.

July 18, 2021 at 05:19 PM

The CBC Music article simply references the news we’ve known for years about it being in development.

Right but as you have said some development never get made so we’ll see

July 18, 2021 at 05:30 PM

I mean, the Niki Caro Callas film has been in development for something like 15 years now. They even took the package to Cannes for presales, with Noomi Rapace attached. And that was 6 years ago now, so…

July 19, 2021 at 06:31 PM

I won't say the majority because I haven't been following all the reviews, but it definitely seems that some English-language reviewers do not know how to have an authentic opinion that isn't the boilerplate, "traditional" cultural stance that they've had towards Celine over the past 20 years.

These buzzwords of "bonkers" "berserk" "wild" and "kooky" are the only way they know how to engage with her. She's never looked at with true depth and curiosity, it's always this "camp" and "wacky" French Canadian.

Obviously they are reviewing the movie and Valerie and not Ceilne herself, but I can't help but think they are just carrying over those perspectives.

Cate Blanchette played Bob Dylan....who gives a you know what that Valerie is playing Celine at every age? It's an artistic choice that was done seriously, not some carnival act.

/rant

Agreed!

Edited July 19, 2021 at 06:31 PM by smw

July 19, 2021 at 08:20 PM

Agreed!

It would be one thing if they had some detailled analysis, but they basically just go "omg huge marriage age gap" and "omg same actress for entire movie" and then start to hurl insult words. It's not cute.

It sucks because to be honest I imagine when it's all said and done this will be the definitive Celine biopic, and these reviewers are not even taking it seriously from the start.

Edited July 19, 2021 at 08:21 PM by PuraVida

July 19, 2021 at 10:09 PM

Funny to read all the reviews.

I guess for non die hard fans this movie gives a great insight on how it all went, and what kind of person Celine is.

I guess for us diehard fans who know every move it can go 2 ways, we will love it, or hate it.

July 20, 2021 at 04:03 AM

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July 22, 2021 at 05:22 AM

Most reviews are positive. But most reviewers were more focused on the CGI effect to young Céline saying

“Why not a child actress?..” LOL

I think that’s the only part where some of these critics are too bothered with these effect. It’s a mixed of hate and love and shock for some critics

In the end, it got a 5 minutes standing ovation and left them in tears. - That’s the most important it means it’s a masterpiece.

Edited July 22, 2021 at 05:24 AM by jpatdeleon09

July 23, 2021 at 06:03 PM

I wonder what Celine will tweet about the film eventually.

July 27, 2021 at 11:05 PM

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