Monday, October 3, 2011

Joueuse (2009)

Marketed in the US as "Queen to Play" on DVD, this French film is a variety of things.  Part girl-power story.  Part chess "sports" story.  Part feel-good success comedy.  Depending on who you are and where you are in your life or your journey, this movie could mean different things to different people.

Kevin Kline plays a mysterious American doctor, "hiding out" in Corsica an island off the coast of France.  His cleaning lady is played by Sandrine Bonnaire who is obsessed with learning to play chess after seeing an America couple playing a very loving game at a hotel.

You do not need to know how to play chess to enjoy this movie, but it will help.  You can absolutely NOT be a male chauvinist however.  If nothing else however, this can be a great little visit to Corsica.

Watch this movie with someone who's passion or talent is greater than their confidence.

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