No. Perfect.

Arielle 2022-03-23 08:01:02

A "passionate" French man has short stories with all kinds of girls, French, British, Spanish, and even black sales girls in women's clothing stores. Hey, what a mess.

However, this may not be what he wants, he may just be looking for the "perfection" in his heart, holding the attitude of "the next one may be better", constantly searching and trying, just like a Russian nesting doll, Opening one after another, I don't know which one is the end.

When he really met the "perfect" female Madou and wandered between the not "perfect" female writer Wendy, he realized that this "perfect" was not something he could handle. "Perfect" also means "cost" to match.

Perhaps only a "simple-minded" person like Wendy's brother William can persistently pursue his "true love" and even spend a year learning Russian before flying to St. Petersburg to find the Russian ballet dancer.

The simple but ceremonial wedding that took place in Russia may be the most touching part of this movie. Especially the dilapidated wedding cars and the quarreling parents further highlight the beauty and simplicity of love between young people.

So, smart you and me, are you also looking for your own perfection in the vast crowd of the city? Maybe the next one will be better? Maybe the next one will be worse? Perhaps the most perfect law in this life is "imperfection."

Simplicity is the best. So is the concept of love.

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Extended Reading
  • Eino 2022-03-27 09:01:22

    The last two films in this series are very depressing. These characters are all suitable for being friends, and none of them are suitable for being lovers.

  • Keegan 2022-03-27 09:01:22

    This theme is starting to get heavy, not as interesting and fun as the Spanish hotel, but the monologue in the second half is still very moving. In fact, people should be like William, and they should be reckless when they meet the right one, instead of always tearing down Russian dolls like Xavier and looking forward to the next one. In reality, there will be no Wendy who slaps you.

Russian Dolls quotes

  • Xavier: Not to be too insistent... this really isn't for my girlfriend.

    Kassia: It's no biggie. Who cares?

    Xavier: I don't have a girlfriend. It's for my ex. It's her birthday. I'll give you my number.

    Kassia: For...?

    Xavier: I don't know. If the dress doesn't fit you can call me. No. I don't know. I've always dreamed of doing that but I never dared. With you, I thought I should dare. Take it, 'cause I feel like a jerk. I'll jot it down. But you have to call tonight or you never will. There.

    Kassia: I don't know.

    Xavier: Yes, yes! You've got nothing to lose. If I were you I'd call me.

  • Martine: Morning! Thank you. I'm happy I stayed with you.

    Xavier: Yeah, but you can't stay. I'm expecting a girl... friend.

    Martine: It's no big deal. Just tell her the truth. We're old friends and we didn't fuck.

    Xavier: Yeah, sure.

    Martine: She's your girlfriend?

    Xavier: Uh... yeah.

    Martine: You have a girlfriend?

    Xavier: No, not really.

    Martine: Is she your girlfriend or not?

    Xavier: I don't have a girlfriend, I have girlfriends.

    Martine: Do you have a girlfriend or not?

    Xavier: I don't have one. I have lots. Is that clear?

    Martine: Oh! I forgot how you were. Flip out on your own time. I'm outta here.

    Xavier: Well, yeah. She's on her way. It'll be a mess. I have a life. Last night you didn't give me a chance to explain that I had to juggle things this morning.

    [...]

    Xavier: Bye. I'm sorry. I was afraid you'd run into her.

    Martine: I understand.

    Xavier: [opens the door so Martine can leave and Kassia is on the other side] Fuck!

    Kassia: Who is she?

    Xavier: No one.

    Martine: I'm no one. I'm no one? You have your life, I have mine. No problem! But you'll always be someone to me. Always! In anyone's presence.

    [Leaves]