Two Days in Paris, staring Julie Deply and Adam Goldberg, is a tale of a couple trying to rekindle their relationship during a trip to Venice. On the way back they stop in Paris to pick up their cat, Jean-Pierre, from Marion’s (Julie Deply) parents.
Two Days in Paris was produced in Germany. Marion is a French photographer with a rare eye disease. Jack (Adam Goldberg) is an American interior designer with intense fears of germs and terrorism. When watching this film, the main characters go from speaking English to either speaking French or saying nothing. The only French phrases Jack seems to know are “trés bon,” “merci,” and “au revoir.” As a born and bred French woman, Marion speaks French to her family and friends.
This film effectively depicts a culture clash between French and American cultures. Jack is constantly paranoid that Marion is cheating on him and his fears are only solidified when Marion’s mother tells him that she had an affair with Jim Morrison of “The Doors” in 1969. Marion is very distinctly French with a few American touches (she doesn’t believe in free love.) A realistic and comedic commentary on cultures colliding. Jack, in particular, experienced culture shock when he realized that just speaking English louder doesn’t necessarily mean that people will understand him.
Overall, I would give this film 4 out of 5 stars. This film portrays excellent acting and storytelling. However, the end is unresolved and leaves the viewer wondering exactly what happened to Marion and Jack as they repair their relationship.
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