Cast
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Fabrice Luchini
as Arthur Dreyfus
Patrick Bruel
as César Montesiho
Zineb Triki
as Randa Ameziane
Pascale Arbillot
as Virginia, Arthur's ex
Marie Narbonne
as Julie Dreyfus, daughter of Arthur and Virginie
Jean-Marie Winling
as Bernard Montesiho, father of César
André Marcon
as The priest
Thierry Godard
as Doctor Cerceau
Martina García
as Lucia
Sébastien Pierre
as Maître Lansky
Philippe Résimont
as Codaven, director of the laboratory
Rajat Kapoor
as Doctor Aman Kapoor
Marie-Julie Baup
as Biker girl with the cigarette
Yilin Yang
as Chinese waitress
Adèle Simphal
as Student
Crew
Director
- Alexandre de La Patellière
- Matthieu Delaporte
Writer
- Alexandre de La Patellière
- Matthieu Delaporte
Producer
- Jérôme Seydoux
- Dimitri Rassam
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Best Is Yet to Come examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Alexandre de La Patellière brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2019, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Best Is Yet to Come took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $13.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 117 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 150 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1881 individual shots.
- The musical score contains over 65 unique compositions.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2019, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While The Best Is Yet to Come shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Tomorrow Ever After, which focuses more on action than character development, The Best Is Yet to Come subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Last Chance Saloon and My First Mister explore similar territory, The Best Is Yet to Come stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: December 4, 2019
- Runtime: 1h 57m
- Budget: $13,000,000
- Revenue: $7,201,952
