Delpy's breakout as a writer-director, 2 Days in Paris comes from the romantic comedy stock of Woody Allen and Albert Brooks, whilst also being grounded in naturalism that, to some degree, is akin to the nouvelle vague.

Delpy is sublime in the role. Similar to her appearances in Linklater's 'Before' trilogy, she is an entrancing screen presence, moving swiftly between heart and humour with balletic grace. She's so good that it makes Adam Goldberg a comparatively annoying watch. As the more neurotic one in their relationship, he is a snarky American who we never really care about in the same way.

Nevertheless, this is an interesting comedy-romance picture. A fish out of water tale, the biggest success is Delpy casting her own parents as the provincial old hippies. It's a deeply eulogising film, without ever being ponderous. I look forward to the quasi follow-up with Chis Rock picking up the manly reigns.

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Funny, barbed, neurotic and clever. 2 Days in Paris is both loose and acrid. For its running time, Delpy's opus becomes a little shrill, but it's still enjoyable.

This movie is one huge, never ending cliche fest - portraying Europeans as those sex-obsessed, creepy-hippie people, and americans as... well... being very americanish.

Most actors are afraid of repeating themselves in the fear of becoming a stereotype they might be unable to shake off. Deply however seems unphased, having appeared in a number of these small budget films about a snapshot in the lives of a couple, showing us the romance, the humour and the troubles in equal measures. 2 days in Paris is one of her first attempts in directing and manages to emulate the essence of the Before Sunrise/Sunset films that are so dear to my heart.

Marion (Julie Delpy) and Jack (Adam Goldberg) stop off in Paris to collect her cat and see her parents, after a romantic holiday in Venice. But encounters with a couple of Marion's ex's brings Jack's paranoid nature to the fore, threatening their relationship. Writing, directing, editing and creating the score, Delpy displays a rare talent behind the camera as well, drawing from her experience on Before Sunrise/Sunset to create an adult romantic drama that feels natural and fresh. Casting her own parents is an astute (and brave) move which works, and Goldberg too is wonderful to watch as the neurotic boyfriend trying to cope with the clash of cultures.

Loved how bohemian and how nuts Julie Delpy's family is in this. Very funny.

Wasn't quite interesting enough for me to have any kind of opinion about it

If Woody Allen, Larry David and Remi Gaillard had a baby, this movie would be it.

I thought this was going to be a lightweight rom-com; that feeling is based on the cast of the sequel, a cast that is headed again by Delpy and she is joined by Chris Rock.

So I went in with low expectations and was rewarded with an excellent film about a man travelling to Paris and being completely out of his comfort zone.

The man is played by Adam Goldberg (impressive tattoo's) and he brings his a nervous energy to the film as he plays a neurotic bloke, who smokes constantly, worries about hygiene and terrorists. Delpy plays his girlfriend who for most of the time is level headed but explodes into rages much to his shock.

I liked the opening as Delpy's voiceover sets the scene, photos drop in to explore their holiday before the 2 days in Paris.

A film that surprised me, a romantic film but one about real romance and relationships.

@Camdun_Roar: Seems Delpy was influenced by her Before Sunrise/Sunset experiences. Lots of French stereotypes. Goldberg is great! 7/10

Facist vagina... quirky film well worth a watch!

Un film sur Paris d'une française qui vit à New-York qui revient à Paris (traitement différent des francais) ce qui en fait l'originalité.

Change des clichés sur Paris, on voit le "vrai" Paris.

Scénario classique et attendu mais distrayant. Mise en scéne et photographie supérieure à ce qu'on pourrait attendre de ce genre de film.

Most actors are afraid of repeating themselves in the fear of becoming a stereotype they might be unable to shake off. Deply however seems unphased, having appeared in a number of these small budget films about a snapshot in the lives of a couple, showing us the romance, the humour and the troubles in equal measures. 2 days in Paris is one of her first attempts in directing and manages to emulate the essence of the Before Sunrise/Sunset films that are so dear to my heart.