Second viewing; first seen on May 16, 1994.
USA title: The Good Time Girls
(God only knows the actual meaning of the French title, literally it means 'The Good Women', but there seems to be more to it than that)
A few days in the lives of four young women who work at the same shop. Jane is slutty and extroverted, Jacqueline is shy and dreamy, Ginette is secretive, Rita is conventional. A motorcyclist has been stalking them, apparently with romantic intentions towards Jacqueline. Two very debauched fellows also cross paths with the girls. The shop owner appears to be the weirdest of the lot, but is a quite harmless old man.
A delightful little film, quite unusual in its freedom to wander through established genres such as the comedy, the musical, the horror film, and the neorealist drama. Among the fine cast, the shining star is undoubtedly Lafont, who in this part is more than just a performer: she is a real force of nature.
Rating: 72 (up from 70)
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