Movie #1012 "Two Days, One Night" was a bit of a disappointment. I wanted to see it before the academy awards because it was the only oscar- nominated acting role I hadn't seen in a movie this year --- I am never disappointed with Ms. Cotillard's work in movies, but this movie was a bit of a let down. In comparison to the other acting jobs up for female awards this season, this seems to be "one note" --- that is, the part and the film don't sustain interest through a whole length film; perhaps a live action one, but the director doesn't keep it interesting. Here's the premise. Sandra must convince 9 of her colleagues to give up their bonuses for her to keep her job. So she has to visit each of them over the two days and one night (a total of 16) --- and the approach seems a lot the same. It just goes on too long. Ms. Cotillard and her hubby works their butts off trying to squeeze the drama out of each of the scenes, but it just goes on too long. However, the ending is very good. I wish I could say it was worth the wait, because I'm not convinced it was, but I'm personally glad I saw it. i think if Ms. C was up for Immigrant, another movie she was in this year, the academy might have given it to her. Knowing that she did both of this in one year cements the idea that she is one heck of an actress and someone to be reckoned with in the future. But many of us know that already.
Two Days, One Night
On the verge of losing her job, Sandra comes up with a last-ditch strategy: get her workmates to give up their bonuses so that she can stay on. With a single weekend to make it work, Sandra and her husband take her crusade for sympathy all over town.
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