Love Is in the Air

The film is knowingly sarcastic in its self-awareness without falling back on the gawky meta-squealing of its American rom-com counterparts.

Not exactly arthouse, but as subtitled fluff goes, we’re talking première classe.

The film relies heavily on the charm of its lead performers, and both rise to the occasion.

What raises it a notch above the typical slick Hollywood romances are its stars, Ludivine Sagnier and Nicolas Bedos.

A romantic-comedy that isn't funny or romantic.

The two leads have enough genuine sex appeal to make the film endurable.

Wrapped in slick direction (including plenty of split-screen), this goes down easy, but it's wholly unbelievable. Worse, it's instantly forgettable.