The Plot: After a series of disastrous dates, the lonely and unhappy Nora unexpectedly meets Julien, a quirky Frenchman who opens her eyes to a lot more than love.
The Pros: Parker Posey is an incredibly interesting actress to watch, and that observation remains true in Broken English. Posey breathes life into the film, showing us a truly unhappy and disturbed woman. There are some pretty shots of Paris and the like.
The Cons: The soundtrack is very off-putting. Massive Attack's tonal contribution to the film is not much of a contribution at all; in fact, it really sucks the viewer out of the experience at times. But most importantly, this plot has already been done. It's a well-worn tale, and one that does not require another viewing.
The Bottom Line: Though Parker Posey is fantastic, she can't save the film from its own demise. This is a romance story that has already seen the light of day two or three times, and that's not a good thing at all. Even the cinematography, which features enjoyable landscape shots and intimate close-ups, doesn't change the fact that Broken English is very, very average. Put it this way: when I left the theater after the credits rolled, the only thing I could think about was Massive Attack's inappropriate soundtrack and how well Parker Posey performed; there should be more than that to a romance.
The Score: 5 / 10
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