Despite the accolades Copie Conforme received from the critics--not to mention the delux Criterion Collection treatment--I came away mostly underwhelmed. The theme of copy vs. original is not filmic but novelistic-cerebral. So what we get is a series of ruminative-illustrative tableaux on the subject of that disjunction. Or, a polarity reproducing itself without ever quite assuming flesh and blood [dramatic moment]. How could it? The best scene was the cafe table tête-à-tête between Binoche's character and her omniscient, smart-phone wielding son. Too bad he disappears from the film thereafter. Much to its detriment.

It was a disappointment. Although I do enjoy Juliette Binoche as an actress. For me it was too slow and confusing at times.

Low action film - if you are in the right mood, it is interesting.

The entire point of this movie went right over my head, but it's always nice to see Juliette Binoche perform. It seemed like an lengthy excuse for Juliette's character to complain (to a surrogate husband) about her marriage. Pourquoi? And why did William Shimell's character go along with it? If this was supposed to be an examination of what's "authentic" (either in art or in relationships), what do they (and we) learn by the end of their charade? And why did we need to see *4* instances where the characters answered their cell phones during the film? It's annoying in real life; now we have to watch it on the screen as well?

Tellement ennuyant... aucune action.

Certifiably boring and confused.

Fascinating, enigmatic film about authenticity in art as well as relationships. Lots to ponder and discuss.

"Which half of the film is true?" Who cares! It's a big bore. Great acting doesn't save this inexplicable waste of time.

Loved it! Juliette Binoche plays a woman who meets a famous author at a lecture he gives. They meet later up to talk of authenticity of art (isn't an original piece of work, such as the Mona Lisa, a copy of the woman who sat for it? Is any art really original?). Their relationship unfolds over the day. Director Abbas Kiarostami delivers a tale of art and relationships and philosophy. I loved this film! Recommend!

A more sophisticated love story which is confusing. The question is whether the film maker knew what to say. In the beginning, the main characters met for what appears to be a first date and engage in conversations which demonstrate how much they disagree with each other. However, they continue to engage each other and the woman begins to behave as if they have been married for a long time. Then, when we finally are led to believe that there may be a resolution to this relationship, the film ends. This all begs the question, what was the point?