A lightweight but enjoyable French comedy-drama, The Day I Saw Your Heart stars Mélanie Laurent as Justine, the morose youngest daughter of incorrigible 60-year-old Eli (Michel Blanc). The latter's neurotic fixations and trail of broken marriages have not only left Justine perpetually angry but also given her a reason to blame her relationship problems on dear old dad. Meanwhile, Justine's older half-sister, Dom (Florence Loiret-Caille), and the latter's husband are dealing with fertility issues—a case of truly bad timing since Eli's new wife is suddenly pregnant. Tensions and disappointments fly in all directions, but what makes director Jennifer Devoldère's film fun to watch is Blanc's smart performance as well-meaning but impulsive Eli, who surrounds himself with Justine's ex-boyfriends because he's sorry she can't stay committed to anyone. Devoldère brings a sprightly tone to the story, which boasts a serious heart beneath the fluff. Recommended. (T. Keogh)
The Day I Saw Your Heart
Film Movement, 98 min., in French w/English subtitles, not rated, DVD: $24.95, Dec. 4 Volume 28, Issue 1
The Day I Saw Your Heart
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