Patrice Leconte struggles to find a coherent rhythm, a problem exacerbated by a hurried running time that compresses some of the novella’s more interesting socio-political nuances.
Patrice Leconte is mainly drawn to sitcom scenarios, which might have been a reasonable tack to take if his material weren’t so cautious and staid.
With no extras, this DVD edition of Intimate Strangers is strictly for fans of Patrice Leconte.
Because it acknowledges that touching is just as sexy as not touching, the film should serve as a model for role-players everywhere.