Maison Close: Season 2
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Times are tough at the Paradise. The rise to power of a royalist chief commissioner marks the return of a Moral Order. In order to survive under the demands of the new commissioner, Rose, Véra and Hortense form an alliance with a flamboyant gangster, who seizes the opportunity to set up his headquarters at the brothel. Exciting, beautiful and sexier than ever, the women of the Paradise will do everything they can to hold onto their freedom. Review: Realistic and well acted portrayal of life in a Parisian brothel in the 1800]s. - Set in a brothel, which translates from Maison Close, this is a very well acted and believable portrayal of life in a brothel in Paris in the 19th Century. It is not sensationalistic or titillating. It does develop the characters Vera, Hortense and Rose quite deeply and makes many of the cast members seem quite realistic and believable. I found the chapters held my attention quite well and I was disappointed when the series came to an end. I had come to know the main characters quite well. Review: Maison Close--More Sex, Less Violence - I enjoyed both seasons of this series overall. I thought the period detail was fascinating, the performances and direction were excellent, and the characters were interesting. My complaint is that the series starts out as a glimpse into the inner workings of a 19th century brothel but quickly turns into a power struggle between various rivals for control of the house. The sex is replaced by violence, and the plots follow what is a predictable narrative convention. I would have preferred less power plays by outsiders and more interplay or rivalry or plotting among the girls. And more sex. Despite my complaints about the violence, it's hard to believe this is a French film. French films are typically boring and arty, with way too much navel-gazing and agonizing over the meaning of life. This change to films that you can actually watch all the way through is a change I hope to see the entire French film industry embrace. Maybe they'll even make films that turn a profit instead of relying on government subsidies to survive.
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |
G**N
Realistic and well acted portrayal of life in a Parisian brothel in the 1800]s.
Set in a brothel, which translates from Maison Close, this is a very well acted and believable portrayal of life in a brothel in Paris in the 19th Century. It is not sensationalistic or titillating. It does develop the characters Vera, Hortense and Rose quite deeply and makes many of the cast members seem quite realistic and believable. I found the chapters held my attention quite well and I was disappointed when the series came to an end. I had come to know the main characters quite well.
J**K
Maison Close--More Sex, Less Violence
I enjoyed both seasons of this series overall. I thought the period detail was fascinating, the performances and direction were excellent, and the characters were interesting. My complaint is that the series starts out as a glimpse into the inner workings of a 19th century brothel but quickly turns into a power struggle between various rivals for control of the house. The sex is replaced by violence, and the plots follow what is a predictable narrative convention. I would have preferred less power plays by outsiders and more interplay or rivalry or plotting among the girls. And more sex. Despite my complaints about the violence, it's hard to believe this is a French film. French films are typically boring and arty, with way too much navel-gazing and agonizing over the meaning of life. This change to films that you can actually watch all the way through is a change I hope to see the entire French film industry embrace. Maybe they'll even make films that turn a profit instead of relying on government subsidies to survive.
T**5
Captivating story.
Enjoyed both seasons for different reasons. Season one leads us in with the story of Rose, and how women were enslaved by prostitition. Season two takes us into the dark workings of living and surviving in this world.
J**E
Five Stars
Great item, quick service, thanks.
P**N
Five Stars
Ok
A**E
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!
An absolutely superb drama ,'lost' because it's a foreign language with subtitles. Do NOT be put off by this - it is brilliant (do not watch if at all prudish - it is set in a brothel and not much is left to the imagination) but the storylines, the acting, the suspense is amazing!! Cannot recommend this and season one enough. Puts some British and American dramas to shame!! Please watch season one first as some of the storylines will require the background
J**N
Maison Close Season Two
The series isw intelligently scripted with good character development and exciting plot lines. Artistic development is excellent and the costumes are well researched and beautiful to look at. A worthy second series, it's a great shame they do not intend to produce a third series.
L**N
Brilliant Series (if you like French films)
Follows on from Series 1, but seems not QUITE as good as that first series. Acting is excellent, & costumes & sets are superb. Overall, very enjoyable.
P**G
Great Show
Watched every episode and enjoyed every one. Life was never easy for any of these women. Watch both seasons of the show.
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