Girl on the Bridge (La Fille sur le Pont) (1999)
92%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
6 wins & 18 nominations total
The Girl on the Bridge is a whimsical and charming film that captures the essence of old Hollywood romance with a modern twist. The playful nature of the film is what makes it stand out, as it takes bits and pieces from classic movies and weaves them together in a delightful way. The chemistry between the two leads is palpable, and their journey together is both amusing and touching. While some may dismiss it as pure fantasy with no substance, it’s the perfect escape from reality that we all need from time to time. So sit back, relax, and let The Girl on the Bridge take you on a magical ride.
The Girl on the Bridge” is a whimsical and romantic film that will make you believe in love again. Critics have called it a “lovely little bauble” and “oddly amusing and touching.” It’s a mish-mash of old movie bits, but they’ve been wrapped up nicely. The playfulness of the film is what makes it so enjoyable, and the chemistry between the two leads is undeniable. It’s pure buttery fantasy, but sometimes that’s just what you need. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and let “The Girl on the Bridge” take you on a magical journey.
Production Company(ies)
Lilies Films, Arte France Cinéma Hold Up Films,
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Istanbul, Turkey
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some sexuality
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 32m
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Language(s):Turkish, French, Italian, Greek
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 1999 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2009
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Daniel Auteuil, Vanessa Paradis, Demetre Georgalas, Isabelle Petit-Jacques, Frederic Pfluger, Catherine Lascault, directed by Patrice Leconte, written by Serge Frydman, comedy, romance, R rating, box office gross $1.7M, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, A.O Scott, Susan Stark, Marc Savlov, Roger Ebert, Robert Denerstein, Felicia Feaster, Walter Chaw, Mark Halverson, Jay Antani, Jeffrey M Anderson, Carol Cling, Christian Fechner produced, Paramount Pictures distributed, French (Canada) original language, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround sound mix, Scope (2.35:1) aspect ratio
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $1,708,496
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,066,798
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,934
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Vanessa Paradis – Adele
Demetre Georgalas – Takis
Isabelle Petit-Jacques – Bride
Frederic Pfluger – Contortionist
Catherine Lascault – Irene
Director(s)
Patrice Leconte
Writer(s)
Serge Frydman
Producer(s)
Christian Fechner
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
6 wins & 18 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (5)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: A-
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/5
A.O. Scott
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
What’s best about the movie is its playfulness.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: B
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
TOP CRITIC
Girl on the Bridge is pure, buttery fantasy with all the attendant empty calories.
February 3, 2020
Felicia Feaster
Creative Loafing
A lovely, hopelessly romantic little bauble that catches the light no matter how you turn it.
December 11, 2008 | Rating: 3.5/4
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Halverson
Sacramento News & Review
an oddly amusing and touching work
August 24, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Jay Antani
Cinema Writer
It’s a mish-mash of bits of old movies, but they’ve been wrapped up nicely.
November 5, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
September 5, 2003 | Rating: 5/5
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal…
Plot
A girl on a Paris bridge contemplates suicide, but is saved by a fading performer who convinces her to become his partner in this romantic comedy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Daniel Auteuil, who plays Gabor in the film, won the Best Actor award at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival for his performance.
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