The Names of Love

What can I say, In a sea of substandard American movies and mediocre French ones, this movie stands out like a beacon of light, celebrating life's highs and lows in all its complexities. Very reminiscent and certainly worthy of Radu Mihaileanu's movies. It delves into subjects such as inherent racism, family identity problems and the Holocaust. Each character is flawed, but in very different ways that help build complexity into the plot, in the many ways it brings opposites together - sometimes in a positive way, sometimes not. Just wonderfully written, offbeat with subtle humor all the way through. An incredible thought provoking script, wonderful acting and brilliant casting. Watch it and enjoy.