Movie reminded me of another movie from 90s. I think neither subject nor atmosphere is new in this movie.

Amazing film! Subtle and simple at the same time. There is something to think about. Especially for married people. Some things are very accurately noted about marriage. And Binoche played brilliantly. It's a pity they don't make many films like this anymore...

Don't believe it's possible to watch this movie without breaking down. Extraordinary

my absolute favourite film of all ....the way the director plays with my mind is admirable .....is there real love or what we have is a certified copy ? and is it important if we feel it as real as it gets ? i love this movie :)

Anyone who's married, or has been married, will relate to the human condition that comes out of being married. It is brilliantly brought to the screen in a subtly evolving plot where the viewer goes along with the two characters and begins to understand why they couldn't stay together. It's a sad yet romantic tale that's been repeated in every age, and all cultures, and will continue to be relevant for future marriages.

One thing I learned, analyzing the films I see, is that just because the film is different doesn't mean it's good. This maxim fits perfectly in this film. The film's proposal, to be almost a kind of deep philosophical essay on the nature of things, failed. In place of such ambition, the viewer is delivered 106 minutes of a boring film, where there is no conflict, no suspense, no romance and no story. The dialogues, interspersed with wanderings and more wanderings through an Italian village, lead nowhere in the drama and could well be reduced to monologues enclosed in a room, which would save on the cost of locations, the actors' salaries and the costs of the technical team.

Artsy-fartsy snooze fest, mistakenly compared to Linklater's Before Sunrise, which had conversation that seemed natural and organic within the context of two people meeting and talking about life. Here, the midway twist seems contrived. Binoche overacts and over-emotes, and always seems on the verge of a nervous breakdown...perhaps to make up, or as a result of, for Shimell's completely wooden acting. For Binoche fans only.

Long winded, slow moving, pretentious and poorly acted, despite all the glowing reviews. If you don't mind two hours of a cantankerous bore with zero personality engaging in sour pseudo philosophical conversation with a borderline hysterical woman while we're supposed to figure whether they're married or not, this movie's for you.

I enjoyed the laid back sense this film contains, the somewhat contemplative and philosophical angle it contains. I suppose it is a bit like the 'Before' films by Richard Linklater - I'd read that this film was compared to those and thats what made me interested to see it in the first place. Its very much a character focussed drama, with much of the dialogue about art (more specifically Italian art at times), perceptions of what is and isnt art, how to view copies of genuine pieces - what is and isn't original and so on. There are some lovely landscape shots present - the Italian countryside is certainly beautiful. However, the camerawork is rather jerky, which may bother some people. Its very much a thoughtful film, in case you hadn't figured that out already(!) and there is a mysterious element to it as well, with not much known to the viewer about the background, or history, of the two main characters. The plot did feel a little unbelievable in one or two respects but I enjoyed it for the most part. It is perhaps a little mundane for some and it didn't quite have the same spark to it. It does reasonably well at showing some emotional rawness, when the male character (James) isn't entirely likeable and how that comes manifests itself in the female character (Elle). I like that it isn't over stated - its certainly not unnecessarily sentimental, like in typical Hollywood type films, for one thing. This is a slow film, plot wise but its a good film for the most part, as I say - certainly a thoughtful one. I did feel a little confused about some plot details but I enjoyed the general discussions, themes ruminated on etc. and so I'd recommend it on that basis, although I wouldn't say its as good as the 'Before' films.

Certified Copy is an interesting movie for varied reasons. Maybe the most relevant reason to me relates to the nature of a romantic relationship. Although oddly set, the movie revolves around love: the lack of his love for her, and her insistence that he should love her. This dynamics may seem extremely familiar, given that most likely we all have performed either role at some point in our lives Why did he stop loving her? Or perhaps, when did he stop loving her the way she wanted? Maybe he never loved her. Her complaints regarding his faulty love seem to date back to their wedding day. He shows the comfort of those who have seen the end long time ago and have recognized that it is not worth to fight any longer. A comfort that is perhaps only threatened by her attempts to manipulate him and to make him feel guilty; thus a comfort that should become almost eternal once he gains the distance he surely longs for. Why did she insist? Why doesn't she move on? Why doesn't she stop loving him? The answers may have to do more with her personality than with love per se. Her effort for things to work a certain way has the strength of many ego defense mechanisms. Her persistence resembles the persistence of an addictive vice. Love and its toes.

had a really hard time connecting with the movie. I stayed for the perfect Juliette Binoche and was good I did it because, after all the intellectual chatter that I can't stand in the movies comes a deep examination on love and human relationships that is as hopeful as it is emotional.

Only runs for 106 minutes but feels like 160 minutes more or less. In many instances, a film feeling lengthy to the snail-like pacing is a flaw. In the case of this scenic highbrow romance, the pacing actually supports the characterization and artistic topics at hand. The two leads put on one hell of a show with lots of strong dialogue.

Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami's Certified Copy is, at least initially, eerily reminiscent of Richard Linklater's ‘Before Trilogy.' In the film, an author (William Shimell) explains to the audience at a book reading that forged works of art can be as valuable as the originals based on the fact that all art is simply a reproduction of the subject. The following day, he joins an antique dealer (Juliette Binoche), who appears to be smitten with the author, as they tour Tuscany. The conversation initially revolves around perceptions of art, but quickly evolves into something more intriguing and certainly more confounding. The movie is beautifully filmed and Binoche's performance is flawless. However, some viewers will be left frustrated by what appears to be Kiarostami's refusal to provide answers or clarification for what takes place in the latter portion of the film.

Honestly, I have no idea what happened here. This is one of those films where you're constantly wondering what exactly is going on, but never find out - and in this case, that's the point. Who are these two people to each other? Are they in a relationship (the metaphorical original), or just pretending to be (the metaphorical copy)? The acting is exceptional, the setting is stunning, and the story is both philosophically stimulating and emotionally bewildering. Plus the blend of English, French, and Italian was a joy.

This is exceptional work again by Kiarostomi. This film works in so many contexts, from multiple perspectives, angles. It's a comment on the artifice inherent in much art; the arbitrary nature of the judgments on art. It's about our authenticity, or lack thereof; which of courses reflects what authenticity we have in relationships. It's philosophical as well, but is always holding up a mirror of sorts to the two lead characters and to the viewer. I really appreciate the off-the-cuff, free form feel to the performances as well as the hand-held camera work. For me, it enhanced the sense of Binoche and Shimmel as a couple in increasingly intense, emotional discussions; as long-married couples who know each other well will do. But they do not know each other. Or is there more to this than we know for sure? It's clear to see why Binoche received best actress nominations and wins for this performance. She's one of the very finest of her time, and still looks smashing here, as well. 3.75 stars

One of the most intriguing films I've ever seen. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous which is the perfect component to the deliberately ambiguous story. I've watched this film several times and each time I'm mesmerized by the total mystery of the plot. I can make the case for interpreting this story in any one of several ways, each of which is totally different from the others. It is a fascinating movie akin to one of those pictures that you see a totally different object each time you look at it. Both objects are there. You can see one or the other but not both at the same time.

A film starring talented Juliette Binoche and William Shimell (in his first ever film!) that has some brilliant scenes and dialogs. Nonetheless, the expectations of the first half are not fulfilled, resulting in a somewhat disappointing finalé. Don't get me wrong; the 'game' played throughout the second half between the two protagonists is interesting and cleverly depicted, but in the end I felt as if something was missing, as if the film didn't unleash its full potential.

This film was amazing!

Elle (Juliet Binoche), an art expert, seems to be a single mother living in Italy attends a book review of James MIller (William Shinell) who has been recognized for his work surrounding art copies. We soon find out that Elle and James have been or are currently married and have a 15 year history together. What ensues is a day long gallop through the beautiful back streets and cafe houses of a Tuscany village. On the outset this seems to be a generic love story about two people working through there marriage. Generic it is not, as the discussion continue and more and more of the marriage history comes out we find a woman who loves a man but is difficult to love herself. Miller is somewhat of an emotionless clod while Elle is desperate for the companionship she believes should come with being married. Miller refuses to come to terms throughout the movie and we are left with the image of a man not interested in a movie. But is that what happened? Binoche is usually brilliant and this time is no different. The biggest drawback to this movie is that sometimes the dialogue makes no sense. The movie switches between English, French and Italian at an almost frenetic pace so perhaps there where instances where the ideas and thoughts are lost in translation. The director liberally uses mirror shots, as you are viewing the speaker there is a mirror near where one can see what the speaker sees, this makes for some interesting views. Not your typical romance story and if you don't like sometimes witty, sometimes not dialogue this movie is not for you. But if the idea of strolling around in Tuscany is your version of heaven, with or without the subtitles, this movie is worth a watch.

Certified Copy is a film all about perception and reality, threatening to undo itself with its slow pace and stubborn ambiguity but masterfully elevated by Binoche and Kiarostami