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C'est romantisque.....

This movie is for those who are romantic at heart. It begins with somewhat of a domestic tragedy. Kate played by Ryan was devasted when her fiance left her for a French goddess. In a desperate attempt she flies to France in the hope of saving her love life. While waiting to take off she meet Luc and....you must watch the movie to find out. In Paris everyone falls in love...and you will too with this movie. French Kiss is a fun movie to be watched with the one you love. You will not be disappointed, the scene of Paris and the French country side is beautiful. Further more...the music from this movie is great. What are you waiting for go out and buy yourself a copy, grab your loved one and watch this great film.

For a guy who hates romatic movies, I loved this one

I have watched this one four times. Every time seems like the first. I really like this one. I am normally a Black Hawk Down kind of guy. However, this is one of the few chick-flicks I like. Eventhough you know Kevin Klien is a total American, he does a great job of being a French thief. And for what? It turns out he just wants to have his own winery in the French country side. This happens to be one of my dreams. This is the kind of movie I think women can get their football loving husband to watch.

Beautiful Movie

This movie has made me laugh and cry since i was a little girl watching this with my grandmother. I would sit in her lap until 1 in the morning, metally analyzing this movie for what its worth. even through my child's mind, i appreciated this truly beautiful, carefree, and heartfelt movie.

Inexplicably Alluring

Permit me to preface this comment with a bold proclamation: I am powerless before the angelic Meg Ryan. Her exquisite beauty is in itself sufficient justification to rent this film. As far as I am concerned, she is a paragon, a peerless beauty, the absolute height of humanity. To speak rather candidly, I cannot by any conceivable stretch imagine that I represent this film's demographic target. I say this not to slight or disparage, but rather to qualify the confession now unfolding from me. Initially, I was drawn to this film (which to my good fortune is owned by my younger sister) only by Meg Ryan. She represented a force before which I yielded happily and humbly. However, as I began to revisit it numberless times, I became quickly captivated by the film's personality, charm and character. Lable this last as you will, banal sentimentality or stock platitude, but I cannot help but be engaged by this film. It is in virtually all respects intoxicating and enchanting. Kevin Kline's comedic delivery is superb and Meg Ryan has forged an indelible image in this movie goer's perception of archetypal beauty - may the Venus de Milo crack and crumble. Evidently, this film is not a profound or thematically laden venture, nor does it for a moment masquerade as one. The contrived moments and other attendant weaknesses may by myriad and manifold, but a certain aura is exuded, a reverential holy glow that never fails to overwhelm me. I watch this film ceaselessly (and Meg Ryan breathlessly).

Meg Ryan at her BEST

This is one of my favorite movies, let alone, one of my favorite Meg Ryan Movies. It's a hilarious take on an international Romance, I've watched it over and over, and everytime I laugh and enjoy every second.

So Funny!

My best friend and I have watched this movie a countless number of times. It has got to be my favorite movie. The funny "one liners" make me laugh till my stomach hurts, no matter how many times i watch it! Spasm! Spasm! Makes me laugh just thinking about it!

Where's Depardieu when you need him?

Meg Ryan plays her standard role as marvelously as ever and singlehandedly earns those 2 stars, with an honorable mention to Jean Reno as the French cop. Everything and everyone else totally lacks credibility -- plot, development, dialogue. Granted that Hollywood movies demand a suspension of disbelief, but this is ridiculous. What's more, to a person who does speak French, almost every scene in France is destroyed by the phony and fractured French of the supposedly native French characters (except Anbeh who performs creditably most of the time as Juliette, and of course the few truly French members of the cast).

Dull. Klein's French thug just about saves the day

I watched this movie yesterday and I have to say it is one of the worst romantic comedies I have ever seen.The story is dull and far more predictable than even the genre would allow, the characters are unbelievable and that of Meg Ryan so irritating there is no way to identify with her or with Klein's belated liking for her. Aside from a few funny scenes at the beginning, the humour is tired as are the dialogues. Klein's talent (his portrait of a Frenchman is convincing) is wasted, and so is that of Reno in a meaningless role.Sometimes you may forgive a comedy for being dumb, or just not too funny, if it is light and reasonably entertaining. But with this, I was bored to death and couldn't wait for it to finish. I was left with the impression that I had to sit through a very very long film, but I suspect it may be a standard duration feature...

Second only to "When Harry Met Sally"

I love this movie. It's my second favorite Meg Ryan film.

When Meg's character is suddenly dumped by her fiancee, she flies to Paris to win him back. She then runs into Luke (Kevin Kline, playing sleazy-French-man particularly well) who has his own agenda (namely, smuggling jewels). The two sorta end up stuck together in France, tracking down her former love. I laughed many times over. Favorite scenes include a particularly Mentos commercial-like getaway from the French police, Meg falling face first into a cake while spying on her ex, and the initial meeting between her and Kline on the plane.

Definately a must see for romantic-comedy fans.

Trading Timothy For Kevin

Meg Ryan, until fairly recently, had a lock on the role of adorable, "gamin" urban types, be they opposite Billy Crystal or Tom Hanks (except in JOE VS THE VOLCANO). Here she played the part opposite Kevin Kline, who demonstrated his acting abilities by doing a "French accent" in his character of "Luc". The results worked well again if not (perhaps) as well as in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY or YOU'VE GOT MAIL or SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. The interesting part of this film is a drop in chemistry - which works for the film but also works against it. I'll get into this in a moment.The plot is simple: Ryan has been living in Canada with her boy-friend/fiancé Timothy Hutton. But Hutton meets Susan Anbeh, a French woman, and finds his hormones rushing. Hutton leaves Ryan and takes off with Anbeh. Furious, Ryan decides to follow and confront them. But she really is more angry than organized, and she does not quite know what she is doing.On the plane trip she meets Kline, a Frenchmen with itineraries of his own. He has a piece of hot jewelry that he is willing to sell abroad for a tidy sum which he needs to create his own dream. It seems he wants to own a vineyard and develop his own brands of wine. Ryan is slowly tied into his plans and life (she learns why his family despises him), and he in turn helps her with confronting Hutton and Anbeh.The latter plot is to make the Hutton - Anbeh alliance shakier than it is: to convince both partners that they can do better. Kline trains Ryan in developing a personality that can lure back Hutton by showing a slight coldness to him (an "unapprochacility"), while Kline dines with Anbeh, and reminds her of what she is giving up in native born Frenchmen by accepting the "puppy dog" like Hutton. For the purposes of the plot the scheme does work a bit, though it really does not destroy the Hutton - Anbeh alliance. Hutton is tempted by Ryan, but she suddenly pulls the rug from under him, making him see his own immaturity. The odd thing is this is a weakness as well as a strength. Hutton does his role well as a fellow who lets his penis dictate, but he just lacks the chemistry on screen one sees between Ryan and Kline. One can't understand why Ryan's character put up with this weak sister for so long (even though she is willing to - as she puts it - put down roots in a home life with a man she loves). It is the one weakness in the film, and prevents me from giving it more than an "8".The film has some nice parts - Ryan for instance discovering how she loves French cheese too much (as she finds to her cost). Kline certainly manages to fit American popular views of French males: self - satisfied and strong viewed.Also to note is Jean Reno as a wise French police inspector who helps Ryan (in the end) to get the jewelry back to it's owners, and make Kline think he got paid for the stolen jewelry. On the whole it is a good little comedy worth watching.

French Kiss? Yes Please!

French Kiss is the ultimate must-see date movie. Meg Ryan clearly owns the role of Kate as a naive and quirky history teacher who has been wronged by her ridiculous fiancé, Charlie. Kevin Kline is delightful as Luc, a scoundrel of a Frenchman, who befriends Kate in her quest to steal Charlie back from the lovely Juliette. The usual romantic comedy adventure ensues as Kate and Luc pursue Charlie throughout France.What sets this film apart from the usual date flick is the interaction between Kline and Ryan. It is easy to be swept away by the innocent tenderness that builds between these two characters. And just as easy to be swept away by Kline himself. I found it almost impossible to believe that he is not French! I have seen this film dozens of times; it is my first choice go-to movie. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone looking for a nice, feel-good film.

Kitten-cute but pretty silly

Our adorable heroine, Meg Ryan actually engages in some slapstick humor in this rather amusing little romantic comedy. She plays the ditzy young wife of a no-good two-timer who runs off to France with a leggy supermodel. So Meg decides to tail them - but too bad she's so scared of airplanes! And then - after lounging luxuriously in fancy hotels and some sightseeing in the fabulous Paris (she keeps missing the city's greatest landmark of all), our dear blonde bombshell falls for some ratty-looking wino who looks just like a pervert or something and humiliates herself in public when her angelic young face gets all smeared with some pastries from the dessert cart. But the most ridiculous of all is the very ending that left me very bewildered and puzzled about the very content of that girl's head. Good thing I don't really believe in fairy tales anyway!

French Kiss

It was a great movie. I recieved it in good time and appeared new. I enjoyed it very much. Maybe I'll watch it again tonight.
Highly recommend.

What could make me want to write a review? 5 Stars!!

Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline obviously enjoyed this story and each other very much. The comfortable chemistry and charm of these two extremely talented people firmly holds your attention and draws you absolutely willingly into their world. The supporting rolls are wonderfully cast, and Lawrence Kasdan does his reputation as one of the finest directors in the industry proud. I am not one to write reviews, but this lovely, fun, and romantic film deserves to be praised and shared.

MEG RYANS DONE IT AGAIN

WHEN I AM DEPRESSED OR IT IS RAINING I PUT THIS FILM ON.
GREAT CHARACTERS(KEVIN KLINE DOES A TERRIFIC FRENCHMAN),GREAT SCENERY THAT UPLIFTS.IT IS QUITE FARCICAL IN A WAY.
ANYWAY WATCH IT.IT MOST DEFINATELY BELONGS IN THE CLASSIC ROMANCE SECTION!

Best Film of 1995

Meg Ryan is her usual self but more charming, more elegant and funnier than ever. Kevin Kline puts on yet another excellent ethnic mask and works brilliantly with it. They are an amazing tandem. The movie gives us a great love story without being gushy, satire without being mean spirited and makes us laugh throughout. The two characters are well defined early and are brilliant foils of one another. The acting is great and the good times don't stop.

Book me a flight!!

If there is a Kevin Kline in France, that is. This film is one of the better romantic comedies, maybe just because Kevin and Meg are perfect together. Both with excellent comic timing, and a chemistry that was quite wonderful.Jean Reno and Timothy Hutton round out a wonderful cast.The soundtrack is fantastique-I own and listen to it often.Hey-if my husband the NASCAR addict will sit,watch,laugh, and enjoy then I say guys can enjoy this too.The ending scene is inspired, WHAT a kiss!Definitely one to add to your DVD collection. I can't understand the low voting scores since I see so many positive comments here....

Fantastic Movie

I absolutely LOVED and adored this movie! Seriously, its a funny romantic comedy, plus there are so many fun lines that you can quote--"All men are bastards!" My friends and I have made a habit of watching it every year! Its about a woman, Kate, who has her whole life planned out. Then, her fiancée goes on a trip to France, meets another woman, and calls home to break up with Kate. She decides to go win him back and gets on a plane. On the plane, she meets Luc, a french thief. She ends up going after her fiancée and everything seems to go wrong. Anyways, I would recommend it for just a funny, light hearted, fun with the girls type of movie.

Kevin Kline is perfect in this!

He's one of my all-time favorites. And he's certainly one of the most diverse and unique talents out there.The movie itself is charming, light and silly. There's nothing unexpected from Meg Ryan, though she is precious and always captures my heart. But Kevin really made this movie worthwhile for me. I smile just thinking about it. To me, watching it is like the feeling of being winked at by his character, Luke. Ahh, to find a man like him would be wonderful! A man who's lived through things that he's gained wisdom from but is rough around the edges and still fun and crazy...and has what really counts - a good heart.Well, this is degenerating into a personals ad so it's time for me to stop. But let me say that if you are a fan of classy old-fashioned romantic comedies, take the time to watch this one. It's a real gem!

My favorite scene

This movie is really cute. Fluffy and not too deep but really funny. Meg Ryan is in rare form. I love the scene at the sidewalk cafe!