Melanie Laurent

[ChloeFrancoise]

I might agree too. I don't typically have opinions about movies I haven't seen though, but I don't like seeing people I already heard of become known for something that doesn't necessarily suit them.

 

[l'amelia]

I'm hoping it isn't true. Having read the script and already been disappointed by Tarantino's recent films, it sounds like it's going to be over-the-top, self-indulgent violent trash, and not in the fun way. Considering she said hated holding a gun in La Chambre des morts, didn't like the genre, and the violence and horror in that film was very mild, all things considered, it seems surprising that Mélanie would even want to be part of this movie.

I'd rather see her break onto the international scene with a part that's more "her," for lack of a better term, if only because being in her element would give the international audience a better look at what she's capable of as an actress. And that's a heartfelt performance like in Je vais bien, ne t'en fais pas, not a camp bloodbath where she's blowing up Nazis. Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs are two of my favorite movies, but I just cringe to think of people who don't follow French cinema only knowing Mélanie for Inglorious Bastards as it looks so far.

I realize I'm in the minority here, but that's my 2 cents. My fingers are crossed that Hollywood comes calling with something that stinks a little less.

I keep receiving anonymous confirmation on Introducing Mélanie Laurent. Looks like this one is true. Though I agree with what you said, I'm actually really hoping she does it. It could be a break for her into American cinema, and a chance for more recognition. I just hope she doesn't get type cast after this.

 

[HeatherAnne]

^ I agree, it's too big of a opportunity to pass up, she can't sit around waiting for another one that may never come. I do see your point though drusilla. Hopefully it will work out for the best. Her and Diane Kruger are two of my favorites.

 

[drusilla]

It's not necessarily a bonus to her career to take part in a potential box-office flop that's panned by the critics, though. I'd be much happier to see her with a César for Best Actress than I would be seeing her taking part in American cinema just because it's American cinema. Unless her English has improved by miles and miles since Rice Rhapsody, I imagine she still has an accent when speaking English, too--and it was pretty strong before--which means she's either going to be typecast as "the foreign chick" or limited to non-French movies with French-speaking segments, like IG.

Of course, the film could totally blow everyone out of the water, so I'm not dismissing the possibility. I'm just not convinced it's fabulous news.

 

[l'amelia]

It's not necessarily a bonus to her career to take part in a potential box-office flop that's panned by the critics, though. I'd be much happier to see her with a César for Best Actress than I would be seeing her taking part in American cinema just because it's American cinema. Unless her English has improved by miles and miles since Rice Rhapsody, I imagine she still has an accent when speaking English, too--and it was pretty strong before--which means she's either going to be typecast as "the foreign chick" or limited to non-French movies with French-speaking segments, like IG.

Of course, the film could totally blow everyone out of the water, so I'm not dismissing the possibility. I'm just not convinced it's fabulous news.

I suppose I see where you're coming from. If Mélanie's signed, she must be doing it for some reason. She believes in the flick, and maybe Mélanie wants to break out into American cinema and sees this as her leeway. I trust her in taste, and her ability to wow on screen, so really.. I look forward to any new film roles I hear of.

 

[pixiechan]

Dammit, this means I'm gonna have to see Inglorious Bastards, doesn't it? I usually pass on Tarantino movies, but for Melanie...

 

[Violette]

Here are some pics of Melanie leaving restaurant in Berlin after the first cast meeting for Inglorious Bastards. Photos from Zimbio.com website Copyright Flynet images

I agree that some Tarantino movies are real tasteless disasters, but not all, despite the violence.

Don't think Melanie will get typecast. Most of the French audience will see this as an experience that she wanted to do anyway. As for the US can't think of any French actresses that wanted to 'break' the US as such. Most (Binoche, Beart for eg) chose the roles because they liked them or saw them as an opportunity to work differently with other great actors.
As for her not liking handling guns -- well, no she didn't and said so about La Chambre des morts. But she never said she didn't like the genre and indeed was very supportive of that movie, touring countless French towns with the director to promote it. Despite the fact that it didn't do so well in entries she still supported it in an interview in January.

Incidentally I've heard that Isabelle Huppert has joined the cast

Of course no guarantee the film won't be awful but then ...

 

[prongs]

Despite the fact that it didn't do so well in entries she still supported it in an interview in January.

What interview was this??

 

[Violette]

new pic

Hi there
Picture of Melanie at work -- from Elle France 20 Oct (page 129). In the short interview she talks about the short she's completed for Canal + 'X-plicit' special (it was shown on Saturday but haven't seen it).

 

[Violette]

editorial

Picture from editorial in Very Elle (just out) - photo Derek Kettela

Check out www.veryelle.fr. A lot of the pictures in the magazine are on the website, along with video of Melanie doing the photoshoot. She's looking all rock-chick. There's an interview in the magazine as well where she talks about all her projects.

The jacket on the pic is Balenciaga

 

[HeatherAnne]

Absolute perfection, thanks Violette!

 

[prongs]

Wow, that's great! Thanks, Violette!

 

[Violette]

Hi there
Recent photos of Melanie at the Marrakech Film Festival (14 November).
@ Wireimage

Love the hair - not too sure about the dress yet.

 

[Melly5525]

^Not to crazy about the dress either, but the hairpiece is really pretty.

 

[MulletProof]

the dress looks okay from a distance, but up close.. the cups are too stiff and apart.
lovely headpiece, though.

thank you, violette!.

 

[jacquelyn paige]

I agree, her hair is wonderful, it usually is. The dress isn't horrible, though it isn't amazing either. And I can't say I care for the shoes with the dress, they'd be cute worn with something else. Also I think the dress many look a bit better if she has chosen different shoes...

 

[qnelise]

my new french actress!

 

[prongs]

We got our first image of Melanie in Inglourious Basterds!



Source: http://www.tarantino.info/2008/12/17/new-still-image-from-inglourious-basterds/

 

[pixiechan]

^Ahhh yesssss! Thanks bb!

 

[tiffany]

Yay! I can't wait to see her in that film