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Arsne Lupin (2004 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Arsne Lupin' is a 2004 French adventure crime film directed by Jean-Paul Salom, based on the popular series of crime novels created by Maurice Leblanc. An international co-production of France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, the film stars Romain Duris, Kristin Scott Thomas and Pascal Greggory.
Plot
The film follows gentleman thief Arsne Lupin from a small boy, through the death of his father, and his adult years when he meets the strange woman, Josphine, who appears to be immortal and uses a hypnotic drug to enslave people to her will. Arsne's ethos is to steal from the rich and deserving crooks. In this film he comes up against two parties, a secret society and Josphine, who are intent on gathering three crucifixes which will reveal the secret of a lost treasure which contains secrets about Mehdi.
Cast
* Romain Duris as Arsne Lupin
* Kristin Scott Thomas as Josphine Balsamo, comtesse de Cagliostro
* Pascal Greggory as Beaumagnan
* Eva Green as Clarisse de Dreux-Soubise
* Robin Renucci as Duke of Dreux-Soubise
* Patrick Toomey as Lonard
* Mathieu Carrire as Duke of Orlans
* Philippe Magnan as Bonnetot
* Philippe Lemaire as Cardinal of Etigues
* Marie Bunel as Henriette d'Andrsy
* Aurlien Wiik as Jean Lupin
* Philippe Laudenbach as The Prefect
* Franoise Lpine as The Duchess
* Xavier Beauvois as Doctor
* Arthur Dupont as Seller Newspaper
Production
The film adapts elements from many of Leblanc's stories, including 'The Arrest of Arsne Lupin' (the ship gala which introduces the adult Lupin), 'The Queen's Necklace' (Lupin's childhood), 'Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late', 'The Hollow Needle' (which provides the treasure that is a key component of the plot), '813', and 'The Countess Of Cagliostro' (which brought over one of Lupin's recurring antagonists).
Reception
Lisa Nesselson of 'Variety' dubbed the film, 'A thoroughly entertaining period romp bursting with intrigue'. 'Empire' awarded the film 3 out of five stars, criticizing Duris' performance, but complimenting the action and special effects. 'Screen Daily' praised the production values, but found the plot unclear.
References
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