Eden

2014 [FRENCH]

Biography / Drama / Music

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 84% · 104 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 58% · 2.5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 5526 5.5K

france paris, france dj woman director 1990s

Director

Mia Hansen-Løve Photo
Mia Hansen-Løve

Top cast

Golshifteh Farahani Photo
Golshifteh Farahani as Yasmin
Olivia Ross Photo
Olivia Ross as Estelle
Greta Gerwig Photo
Greta Gerwig as Julia
Brady Corbet Photo
Brady Corbet as Larry
480p.DVD
1.14 GB
720*298
French 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
2 hr 11 min
Seeds 4

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by kevin c 6 / 10

Extended mix

Let me start with the positives: some good 90's tunes and an accurate description of club nightlife. Not too many films have achieved that.It definitely meanders and is far too long, but i wasn't bored. However,it is essentially the tale of a DJ who never hits the true heights, and neglects friends, lovers and family. And then it ends.
Reviewed by subxerogravity 6 / 10

It's a very nihilistic film, that would most interest those who love the music

Cause for me the two coolest moments was the fact that Daft Punk was portrayed in the movie and the scenes were lead character Paul had a DJ gig at PS1, which I went a lot to around the same time the movie takes place.In actuality, it's a good narrative that documents one person's life in this genre of music. The problem I really had with the movie is that I'm not really into the music. That seems kind of weird, I should be able to enjoy it without liking the music, but the whole tone of the picture reflects the culture of the music which I'm not into.It's made for those who love this genre of music. It is filled with references only the scene would find really amusing. the only two I fully got was when Paul told one girlfriend sarcastically that they would be alright financially since he's a DJ and she's a writer and another girlfriend attempt to explain to him what type of music he does, while admitting she's more a rock girl.The sub plot of the movie in which Paul gets caught up in many relationships in his life was interesting, as you got to see them from the beginning and watch as they take it's course, but it's not an interesting enough focus for me to say run out and see it for that. Plus the movie was long. Not just in length, but in pace and storytelling. When the movie begins they let you know this is part one, and just when you thought this long picture was coming to an end another title care comes up that tells you part two is about to start. Not a good idea.The movie does not talk about Daft Punk enough for me to be interested in who else was a part of the scene they grew out of, and the movie's reflection on the scene did not make it more interesting.
Reviewed by darren-153-890810 5 / 10

That boy had no riddim for a DJ

Being a part time clubber and dance music fan from back in the day I was somewhat looking to this.The film starts with the gorgeous Plastic Dreams by Jaydee pumping out, I had goose bumps and thought, oh yes, this could be the opposite of Human Traffic, which was as we all know is a film for rave Wan*kers, I've never met anyone in a club who says lets have it, and if I did I would instantly walk away and avoid eye contact with them all night. Back to topic though. This film is a very slow burner, in fact, you have time for a few snooze busters, its only the music that actually keeps you awake.Our main character is a nice guy, but somewhat of a drip, he mopes around dreaming of the big time. He makes music, although we rarely see this but he appears on dance radio shows and is billed as some kind of legend. Yet, funnily enough, no one notices him when he is in the clubs. The same can be said for Daft Park, who were massive by the time he sold out.Another big problem I had, was the boy can't dance, my granddad dances better than he does and I've never met him.The film would have been so much more interesting if it actually was have been about Daft Park.I get the film, I have been a DJ, and knew what it was like to dream of the big time before selling out, although he didn't have to constantly be bombarded with requests of soulless Rnb!!Problem with this film is it had so much potential, yet ultimately its a total snoozefest. I wanted to walk out thinking of nostalgic house nights, banging tunes & good times, when in fact it just felt like Disney does DJing!
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