Though not a direct follow on from Coco Before Chanel, CoCo Chanel and Igor Stravinsky can be enjoyed as a companion piece to Audrey Tatou’s effort, but this also falls into the same trap of that film in the the fact that there’s plenty of style, but little substance. As the title suggests the film is about the relationship between Chanel and Stravinksy, but despite decent performances from Anna Mouglasis (who stalks around the film like a demure pussy cat) and Mads Mikkelsen, their relationship feels too cold and distant for the audience to engage with them emotionally. In addition, though the film is beautifully shot, there are far too many periods of silence as Mouglasis and Mikkelsen look longingly at each other. In fact, on leaving the cinema you may even be able to convince yourself that there wasn’t a single piece of dialogue from about the half-way point of the film. The main problem though is despite being two of the most famous people of the 20th century very little is shown of their respective “jobs” meaning the film could really be about any old couple just moping around lovey-dovey in a big house. Hardly thrilling stuff. There is a neat scene with the invention of Chanel No 5, but like the impressive looking opening credits, such smarts are in too short supply.
The OC Film Sting Final Verdict
Visually superb, but the main story fails to energise the characters relationship or their individual genius. Rating: 4/10.
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