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Monday, February 4, 2008
2 DAYS IN PARIS 



In Julie Delpy's directorial debut she stars opposite Adam Goldberg in this intimate and funny look at a couple, Marion and Jack, who during a trip to Venice stop over in Paris for two days to visit Marion's parents (who in fact are Delpy's real parents) on their way home to New York.

Delpy and Goldberg are perfect together as they argue over petty things like "black mold," their immune systems and terrorism. The film takes off when Marion and Jack have lunch with Marion's parents where the jokes and snide remarks come fast and furious and Jack, knowing very little French, trying his best to keep up. Soon a subplot develops when Marion runs into an old flame who Jack feels is a little too friendly. And his suspicions grow once Marion admits she gave him a blow job once, but says it's not a big deal compared to "George Bush, and the war in Iraq."

Though the two have been together for two years you can tell there's definite jealousy issues with them and soon Marion's innocent flirting brings Jack to his breaking point. But in the process there's effective voiceovers from Marion, they indulge in colorful cab rides and Delpy's eccentric father who steals every scene he's in.

Along with directing and starring, Delpy also produced, wrote, edited and scored the film. A obvious passion project of Delpy's, the film is a perfect mix of Woody Allenesque relationship comedy and Linklater's Before Sunrise and Before Sunset.

Slim extras include an interview with Delpy and extended scenes. Released through Fox Home Entertainment tomorrow for $27.98.

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# posted by Jason Guerrasio @ 2/04/2008 01:32:00 PM
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