Pros: Light, witty comedy about the quintessential year of study abroad. Cons: Sometimes strikes as banal. Certain characters are underdeveloped.
“Auberge espagnole” is a French idiom that means madhouse, confusion, disorder. Its
synonym would be bordel, a much nastier way to express the same thing, since the latter
term translates literally to “brothel” the former,...
Pros: Realistic view of life as a foreign student in Europe - endearing and funny! Cons: None except small white subtitles hard to read.
There are no spoilers in this review, so read on! I love this movie. "L'Auberge Espagnole" is basically a glimpse into the life of a bunch of foreign students sharing an apartment during their year in Barcelona. There are lots of films that try to ...
Pros: Unique look at relationships and studying abroad, location footage of Barcelona, multilingual cast Cons: Lack of extras
"L'auberge espagnole" was playing at the time I lived in Spain (fall 2002), but somehow I never got around to seeing it. Now, more than a year later after returning home, this charming film made me realize how much I enjoyed my experiences studying in ...
Pros: A familiar face: Audrey Tautou of Amelie, EXTREMELY funny Cons: For those trying to translate: There are some difficult parts
L'Auberge Espagnol is a French film that takes place in Barcelona, Spain. It follows the adventures of main character Xavier (played by Romain Duris), as he moves from his home in France to the land of bull fighting and flamenco dancing on a Rasmus (the ...
Pros: Funny, well-written and good production quality. Enjoyable storyline. Cons: Dragged on at times.
The title, roughly translated into English, literally means "Euro Pudding". The story is about what happens to a French student, Romain Duris, who goes to Spain to study Economics for a year following university. He ends up living in a household of...
Pros: Enjoyable storyline, characters to be interested in, Barcelona Cons: could have used a good lighting director. filmstock was washed-out
L'Auberge Espagnole is the kind of movie that gives "feel good film" a good name. No sappy plot pulling at heartstrings, no star crossed lovers that finally come together, L'Aurberge is an interesting story of one year in a young man's life.
Comedic view of the European Union by nelsonthree ,Aug 25 '05
Pros: Well written, produced and acted. Interesting sets and camera angles. Cons: Fluency in all the languages would further enhance the enjoyment.
This film is a lighthearted parable of the compromises faced by member nations of the European Union as they strive for success with their new economic model. In the story, young adults, each from a separate European country, pool their respective resources to rent a Barcelona apartment. Although, each can readily accept the necessity of cooperative behavior, they still have their individual customs, desires and national personalities. The humor derives from the contact points of these differences, as well as the individual and collective efforts to maintain the union. The protagonist, a French economics student, is likable, his conflicts engaging, and the subplots are interesting enough to propel the plot along a very enjoyable path. This film is light fare which leaves you both entertained and nourished.
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