Movie Spotlight - "Love Me If You Dare"

Is it better to 'play it safe', or should you take the risky path? At what point does rationality lead to insanity?

This movie I saw, "Love Me If You Dare", pushes the limits of a relationship. A story of Julien and Sophie, it looks at the most extreme case of, perhaps it's 'love', or quite possibly 'insanity'. Watching this movie reminded me of a couple of books I read long ago, Les Miserables and Wuthering Heights. Both books were romantic in style. That is, they often describe events that were extraordinary. The mundane was nowhere to be seen. It's hard for me to describe. Here is a definition:

Romanticism - Artistic and intellectual movement that originated in the late 18th century and stressed strong emotion, imagination, freedom from classical correctness in art forms, and rebellion against social conventions

This movie reminded me of those books (not quite as good, mind you). Everything was exaggerated, stylized. It was hard, fast, and exciting. Maybe a little too exciting.

I cannot fully recommend this movie because it has a some flaws. The main characters are not particularly likable; loathsome even (and probably certifiable). And the ending may seem wanting (or poetic, or too ambiguous, depending on your point of view).

If this all sounds intriguing to you, go ahead and see the movie. I would not call it great, but you won't find it boring.

Notes: It is in French with English subtitles. If you want to see it, act fast! It is an independent movie and may not stay in the theaters for long. The male lead resembles Patrick Dempsey; not that it's important I just happened to notice it. And remember, the one game you must never play is 'bury yourself in a cement block'...