DVD Mini Review - The Color of Lies

I always enjoy Claude Chabrol's thrillers. He is not only concerned with the crime but concerned with the people affected by the crime. And this film is no different.

The setting is in rural France and the scenery is gorgeous (courtesy of Eduardo Serra). Vivianne (Sandrine Bonnaire) is a nurse who is the household breadwinner. Her husband Rene (Jacques Gamblin) is a painter who make some money by giving lessons. Their world is turned upside down when one of Rene's young students is found raped and murdered. The new police chief Lesage (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi) has her suspicions about Rene but Vivianne is behind him all the way. She is sure that her man is innocent. Now add into the mix the crafty writer/journalist Germaine (Antionie de Caunes) who has his eye on Vivianne and you have something a bit spicy.

I won't say more about the plot. But you will find out about all of the various lies. And there are some surprises. So rent this film and enjoy its leisurely pacing, intriguing plot and fine acting.