Delicacy

Romantic films have not been all that great lately so it is finally good to see a great one. What makes this a more interesting film is that the central relationship is unconventional.
I have come to prefer romantic stories that are a little bit more unconventional. Stories where there is a chance that the couple may not end up together at the end. What I liked about this film is that while there is a romantic element to it, the story is more about a friendship. Natalie is still grieving over the death of her husband and meets Markus at work. It is his average looks that I think makes her attracted to him. He is not a guy that is trying to get into bed with her. So while they go on 'dates' I think that she is looking more for a friendship. That maybe how it starts but it does develop into something more. There is some humour in it but I would call this more of a dramedy. A light-hearted drama. 
Audrey Tautou is her delightful self once again. She is not terribly emotive but it works for the character that she is playing. Francois Damiens is wonderful is the very nerdy Markus. His performance feels very real and true.
Another great French romance. Proving that Hollywood's film are being far too glossy and predictable.