i don't want to go to paris anymore, is that how it really is?

I visited once and that was not my impression at all. The streets were clean and the sights were magnificent. At least in the places I went to (Quartier Latin, St. German, Champs Elisees, typical tourist turf).

As an American who has been living in Paris for the past 12 years, I agree with the previous statement. It's like every other big city in that it can be pretty dirty. But I do find Paris way dirtier than NY (for instance), contrary to popular belief. People are very hands on about cleaning up after your pet in NY, while as here... let's just say not at all. Also, pigeons are fearless, I've almost been beaked quite a few times. :p I haven't seen this movie yet, but now I think I'm gonna have to.





why buy the cow when you get the sex for free ?

It's wonderful. Very easy to maneuver using the metro even if you do not speak French. If you noticed in the beginning of the film, Marion mentions she was "born in the 12th and grew up in the 9th," and so on. (I can't remember exactly which ones.) Those are the arrondissements, or sections of Paris. They are very distinct and visiting each one is almost like visiting a different little city inside of a city. And, the parks are beautiful. I am female and went in my early 20's with a female friend who was also on a reunion trip for her study abroad program from college. So, much of the time I did spend alone. I had no problem at all, although it certainly would have been easier had I spoken French. I thought the people were very nice. I would recommend a guide or group to get you settled into where you are staying and such if you are not comfortable with that sort of thing. (I had my friend for doing that much.) Then, I would not worry too much. Just be nice and I think they will be nice in return. You will also find many other people who will speak English who are traveling at the same time who are familiar with the area who can help you.

I always liked the way a scraped knee looks on a girl. - Mrs. Harker

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Not visiting a beautiful city because you got a bad impression from one small film is a bit silly don't you think?

While watching the movie I said to my husband, can you remind me why this is my favorite city on earth. Don't worry, while this is definately one face of Paris it's not the one you will see as a normal tourist. Paris is WONDERFUL!!!

Well it had the exact opposite on me after watching this film i really wanted to go to Paris. But it did however make me not want to go to america.

))<>(( Forever.

I think it's a very accurate description of Paris It's not the tourist version of Paris, but the real life version of paris. I've been living here for 4 years & I watched this movie thinking the characters & everything is so true! up to the scene in the metro, everything is accurate. I've learned to love the city, because there is always new intriguing places to discover, with out of their mind artists, few racists,fanatics of ecology & people sick o the government.
But don't let this movie keep you from coming :)