At the Movies with Margaret and David.
D: Good evening, I’m David,
M: And I’m Margaret.
D: Tonight we will reviewing and comparing two visually stunning masterpieces in all their glory, The Intouchables and Monsieur Lazhar.
M: The two films can be compared and contrasted on the overall nature of the films. Within each, an outsider fills and completes the life of other persons who simultaneously do the same for them.
D: Personally I preferred The Intouchables, however I really loved Monsieur Lazhar too. What did you think Margaret?
M: Yes, both the Intouchables, and Monsieur Lazhar were splendid films, but I also feel that the Intouchables took the edge in this one.
D: At least for once we agree! …show more content…
A truly beautiful film. So what about the other movie for tonight Margaret?
Monsieur Lazhar
M: Our second movie for tonight’s show, Monsieur Lazhar, is an exceptionally emotional masterpiece directed by Philippe Falardeau. With a short, but passionate run time of an hour and a half. However this film didn’t run short on any awards, being picked for over eight awards, and a nomination for a 2012 Oscar.
D: It’s certainly not hard to understand why, equipped with its tender storyline. Monsieur Lazhar shines in the foreign film spotlight, scoring 7.5/10 on IMDb, and rightfully so. So tell us about the movie itself Margaret.
M: Well… Set in the town of Montreal, an admired teacher abruptly commits suicide within her classroom, completely shattering their calm morale. With the kids shaken from terror, Mr Lazhar, an Algerian immigrant hears of this news and seeks the new teacher position and take care of the disturbed children.
D: Lazhar takes the children under his arm caringly, and teaching the children like they were his own. Overtime they form a family like bond, filling the void of their recent losses. Much like the Intouchables, the class and Lazhar complete each other, creating support for their depressed