Review of Belle de Jour

The titular character is a mix between a Hitchcock icy blonde, a Bond Girl and someone from a Tinto Brass movie. Soft, sensual and erotic: these are the three things Belle de Jour is made up of. This is my first time viewing of Catherine Deneuve and I must say, her performance was rather impressive. The supporting were just decent but I enjoyed Genevieve Page as Madame Anais and, to a little extend, Michel Piccoli as Henri Husson.

Since this is directed by Luis Bunuel, it cannot be interpreted in 10 minutes flat. You have to have a notepad ready to keep a track of the notes and even then you will only understand like 50% of it. What's the significance of cats' meow? What do the carriages represent? What the hell was the ending all about? I guess, the intro, which is shown as a dream, is actually the event that happens after when the film ends... that's my thought... oh well, forget it!

Anyhow, Severine's (the titular character) dark looks and easy on the eye figure will leave you transfixed but you might find it a little boring. I liked her performance but I think I will pass off the film...

7.0/10