Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, who began her life as headstrong orphan, and through an extraordinary journey, she became the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success, freedom and style. The film portrays the formative years of Chanel's life, the years of Chanel spent discovering and inventing herself.
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As advertised, “Coco Before Chanel’’ shows us the life of the legendary fashion designer when she was just a skinny, young milliner named Gabrielle. It’s unclear what we’re to learn about Chanel from this movie, aside from the news that she styled herself as a somewhat androgynous rag doll and could do just about anything with a needle and thread. Having Audrey Tautou play her is a good idea, since it gives her gamine approach to acting a more regal place to go. But she doesn’t look happy about it. Her face is drawn. Her lips pout. The usual light in her great big eyes has been turned down as if she’s trying to save energy. (Full review)