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Interesting, but odd movie
BEAU PERE (Step-Father): I purchased this DVD due to its recommendation following my past purchase of Penthouse's "Caligula (Unrated version)". At first, I was a bit uneasy about viewing this movie due to its taboo subject matter, however, I'm now glad I ignored the ranting of the hysterics who claim this movie to be merely another pedophile flick. And, overall, I honor the fact this movie was rated a complete 4 of 4 stars (top score) by the Video Movie Guide.

Despite the bizarre nature of this film, the storyline of "Beau Pere" seemed very well-written and interesting to follow. Watching the characters (especially Marion & Remy) work through their situation(s) kept me pined to my tv screen, the way one would be enthralled by a good book they just couldn't put down. I found myself forever anticipating the next scene just to see what would prevail (Will they get caught? What will be the final outcome for this couple; Will Remy abandon Marion or persue his new love-interest?). The ending to this movie just may surprise you. And not to mention, the closing scene will definitely leave you with profound curiosity.

PROS: (1): Good Storyline = flows steadily and sensibly, as in accordance to the theme of the movie.

(2): Good casting = the portrayal of the characters by the actors/actresses was very convincing. Actually, at times, almost too convincing. Sometimes I wondered "Are they really acting (Patrick Dewaere [Remy] & Ariel Besse [Marion]), or do they really love each other?"

(3): Props/Scenery/etc. = Though lacking the sophistication of modern cinema to date, the props/scenery/wardrobes seem appropriate for this film's rendition, and thus give the viewer a feel of the time-period/setting the characters are in, making for an enjoyable program.

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CONS: I only have two complaints, really -- (1): Though the picture clarity (& sound quality) of this DVD is very good, the widescreen format, to me, seemed a bit too wide: more narrow than the average widescreen formated films I've seen. (2): In a few places, the English subtitle captions are out of synchronization with the actors who are speaking at the time. But other than that, the DVD plays well and is enjoyable.

Despite the cons, I still recommend Beau Pere for anyone with an interest in cinema/theater...or just want an interesting, odd movie for a rainy day.

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A Brave Film, not only for 1981, but even for 2003
BEAU-PERE (Stepfather) is a beautifully woven story of love that just happens to touch on the aspect of an older man falling in love with a fourteen year old girl - and his step-daughter at that! Remi (Patrick Dewaere) is a salon piano player, narrating how lonely is that life, that it keeps him apart from his fashion model wife Martine(Nicole Garcia). The superimposed distance of their careers leads them to the brink of separation when suddenly Martine is killed in an auto accident. This leaves the Remi to care for his 14 year old stepdaughter Marion (a radiant Ariel Besse). She wants to continues living with Remi instead of her biologic father who is an alcoholic and cold man. In the end Marion admits her love for Remi, lives with him as a lover, and eventually grows into the streams that life unfolds: Remi evetually falls in love with a painist his own age and Marion accepts here real father as the one who is more needy of her afection. Though the term "pedophilia" could be applied here, it is so gently and sophistcated captured that it seems as natural as Remi and Marion feel. The cast (including the the stil lovely Nathalie Baye) is uniformly excellent and Bertrand Blier has created a timeless movie that bears repeated watching.

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Beau Pere
After the sudden death of his wife, Remy (Patrick Dewaere), is forced to take care of his 14-year-old stepdaughter (Ariel Besse) who, unbeknownst to him, has fallen in love with him. Ariel does a very nice acting job and is very pretty, but the nude scenes are lacking in both quantity and content. There is no frontal nudity of her and you get only a glimpse of her backside when walking to her room and also when sitting on the bed. I know that you not need nudity or sexual situations to tell a story but after seeing Ariel the movie leaves you wanting more.