Love has that affect on people. It turns them into fools. I personally don’t mind being that kind of fool if it’s because of love. But for Lea de Lonval, a professional courtesan at the point of retirement, love does not exist in her dictionary. Her profession has trained her to be able to detach and remain independent and strong. Not bad for a woman around the turn of the century. One of the more appealing aspects of this film is its setting, turn of the century Paris. The scenery was impeccable, the costumes were magnificent, the hairdos were timely, and the sets and props were very appropriate. This movie takes you to another place and time, no doubt. The cast is not too shabby either with Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates and Rupert Friend as your primary characters. Aging is inevitable and this movie explores that fact and how it relates to relationships. Aging is also creeping up on Michelle but she still remains beautiful and very sexy.
