
A Crime in Paradise
Directed by Jean Becker
Produced by Josy Films, KJB Production
A darkly comedic French rural farce about a miserable marriage teetering on the edge of murder, where the threat of the guillotine becomes the only moral restraint.
In the 1980 French countryside, farmer Jojo and his ill-tempered wife Lulu hate each other, though their respective interests speak against divorce. The only thing that keeps the oppressed Jojo from murder is the threat of the guillotine...
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Does A Crime in Paradise end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is A Crime in Paradise sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is A Crime in Paradise scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is A Crime in Paradise violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is A Crime in Paradise easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like A Crime in Paradise
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Crime in Paradise
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Crime in Paradise, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Crime in Paradise, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Crime in Paradise, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































