What I loved most: Margo Martindale, Catalina Sandino Moreno

What I really hated: Overall flightiness of thestorytelling

Well, this compilation while watchable for the most part, was/is truly lamentable. Glimpses of nothingness, er, of what, the inviolable and judging by the results, unquantifiable, state of Gallic immutability? The mystique of Paris will not be found in these episodic flights of directorial self-indulgence and laziness. Two exceptions: The sequence by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas starring Catalina Sandino Moreno as an immigrant care-giver is gorgeous. And Alexander Payne's disquisition on being and nothingness with Margo Martindale transfiguring from the hapless Middle American Abroad to (!) Proust (!) is touching, poignant and (when it wanted to be) hilarious. This clip alone almost made up for the admission price of the ticket. Of special note, on the other foot: Wes Craven's 'romantic romp' with Rufus Sewell and Emily Mortimer is a clunker and fails miserably in its evocation of the frailty of love, or love interest. It seems to embody best the general flat, forced and dismal tone of the collected effort, despite the spirited team efforts of the estimable group of actors involved.

This seems to be a pretty odd film but at its core, it is a very powerful and moving film about love. Through the 18 different stories, different aspects of love is explored. We have sections that explored motherly love, love between strangers etc which come together beautifully to celebrate love. At the same time, this film is a visual treat. Paris is unveiled as we walk down different roads, streets, avenue together with the characters. Well thought out and put togther i must say. It won't be a disappointment for most but one or two of the stories are too abstract that only the directors themselves seemt o know what are they trying to say.

The movie took a bit of settling in at the beginning, to warm up to the style of many short stories strung together in Paris but yet are not intricately linked. A few stories might leave you baffled or bore you some, but most of the stories were entertaining and some poignant. One can picture seeing the story through the director's eyes, how such a scene that could have been a passing thought to us all ("what would it be like for ..." ) is brought to life in the movie. However to end I need to admit such movies are subjective, to each his own. Although I quite enjoyed the movie, my friend dozed off in the midst! ;)

this is an amazing movie. 18 scenes of different lives in paris, all touched by love - an extremely creative venture by 18 different producers. you will love some more scenes than others, but you will love them all. cyril descours is HOT.