Pretty Devils (2000)

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Original Title: Voyous voyelles

Three very different adolescent girls team up to take revenge on men until one day it is no longer a game.

Movie Background:
"Pretty Devils" is a French drama-comedy movie released in 2000. The motion picture was directed by Serge Meynard and starred Olivia Bonamy and Axelle Laffont in the lead roles. The title in French, "Les diablesses", gives an intriguing insight into the characters' devilish traits that the story unfolds.

Plot Summary:
The motion picture centers around two half-sisters, Louisa and Nathalie. They were raised individually due to their moms and dad's divorce and live totally various lives. Louisa is a responsible, cool, and well-behaved individual who works as a police officer while Nathalie, who was raised in high-end, is reckless, uninhibited, and irresponsible.

Louisa finds her daddy's plan to offer the luxury house she matured in and decides to interfere. On the other hand, Nathalie, who was never near to their dad, chooses to coordinate with Louisa to prevent the sale. They plan a scam, impersonating princesses, to sell a neighboring castle that they do not own. As they attract possible purchasers, the sisters avoid their daddy from selling the apartment with their efforts to postpone the deal.

The sisters' clash in characters functions as fuel to the comical aspect of the film. The duo pushes each other to their limits as they in some cases support and other times sabotage each other. Throughout the film, Nathalie takes part in discrete affairs with numerous characters - their father's housemaid, a prospective castle buyer - which includes a layer of complexity to the plot.

Themes:
The film's primary themes revolve around familial relationships, identity, deception, and class distinctions. The relationship between the 2 sisters shines a light on the often complex characteristics that exist in families, particularly those that are separated. As both browse their efforts to stall their father's strategies, they deal with scenarios that challenge their moral compasses, causing dispute and resolution in between the 2. The distinctions in their characters boost the plot's dynamism and texture.

Performances:
The entire cast provides engaging efficiencies however Olivia Bonamy and Axelle Laffont as the leads stand apart in specific. They portray their diametrically opposite characters convincingly, highlighting the mix of drama and comedy that the film provides. Bonamy's function as the made up and responsible older sister contrasts well with Laffont's representation of the reckless yet determined more youthful brother or sister, injecting humor and complexity into the story.

Vital Reception:
"Pretty Devils", upon its release, received neutral to favorable evaluations. Critics noted its basic appeal and relatability due to its fine blend of drama, comedy, and familial tensions. The hectic and clever plot with well-drawn characters was likewise lauded, even if a few of the scenarios bordered on the impractical. Some reviews were oriented towards the improbabilities in the plot, but they did not undermine the total home entertainment value and the commendable performances.

Conclusion:
In essence, "Pretty Devils" is a humorous and entertaining film instilling styles of household dynamics, deception, and class difference. The narrative is layered and rich, showcasing an intriguing interaction in between obligation and recklessness through the primary characters. Even though it's laced with improbabilities, the movie triumphs in offering home entertainment while shedding light on the intricacies of familial relationships.

Top Cast

  • Olivia Bonamy (small)
    Olivia Bonamy
    Léa
  • Audrey Tautou (small)
    Audrey Tautou
    Anne-Sophie
  • Axelle Ade-Pasdeloup (small)
    Axelle Ade-Pasdeloup
    Aurélie
  • Didier Bezace (small)
    Didier Bezace
    Vincent
  • Marie Matheron (small)
    Marie Matheron
    Laure
  • Pierre-Loup Rajot (small)
    Pierre-Loup Rajot
    Le photagraphe
  • Natacha Amal (small)
    Natacha Amal
    Sandrine
  • Chantal Pelletier
    La mère d'Anne-Sophie
  • Jean-Bernard Pouy
    L'employé du zoo
  • Jean-Hugues Oppel
    Le marchand de journaux
  • Jacques Mazeau
    Le chauffeur de taxi