From the title of the film I expected the two-hour real-time portrayal of Cléo to be fairly dull. I personally cannot recall a two hour period of my life that would have made for an riveting movie. Though with this I expected the film to have heavy social commentary. I was surprised from the start of the film with the use of color in the opening scene. Though this excitement was short lived as the movie continued in black and white after the fortuneteller scene cut to the actress’ faces. Despite low expectations, I enjoyed the film throughout as it is easy to relate to Cléo. She is worried about how the world sees her and how having cancer would be detrimental to her image and this anxiety is easy to identify with on a personal level. This
