This movie is the epitome of a French movie. It's about death, sex, wine, cigarettes, depression and boredom. I knew what I was getting into before seeing this movie, so it wasn't terribly shocking, but this is not for the modest. The plot is really irrelevant, it's a vehicle for the angst, disgust and provocation that the French enjoy in their movies. Afterwards I was asked if I liked it and replied "You aren't supposed to enjoy French movies, they'd be insulted if you did". I think that sums it up precisely.
5/10