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Ends on a flat note. I wish I could see a movie with the first hour from each of Manon and Jean........but that wouldn't make any sense. Oh well.

You know there are something wrong in the movie, when the closest comparison you can make is with south american soap operas. Technical credits are the same, but the plot and moral stance of the film leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. Disappointing second part.

If it doesn't quite hit the heights of Part 1, MANON remains a mesmerising experience, giving Montand and Auteuil a greater chance to shine. Beart is suitably enigmatic, and the film works on its own terms and as a touching, poignant resolution to JEAN DE FLORETTE. Dips into melodrama occassionally, with a particular plot point which seems too similar to events in Part 1, but the once again beautiful cinematography, and haunting score, help put a satisfying finish on an overall wonderful epic.

Same as "Jean...", this also was wonderful movie experience.

Really began well, and really fell apart by the end. A shame, because this is exactly what you want in concept out of a "Sequel". The film dies with Auteuil.

It was pretty much just as good as the first part, though the first one was probably easier to enjoy. It wrapped everything up very nicely and I felt really satisfied with the entire story at the end. Also, it must be said that the actress who played Manon was rather stunning.

This is epic to me.

Totally absorbing sequel to Jean de Florette. I saw them both the same day, which I highly recommend. Something about Pagnol's storytelling translates beautifully to film. See his Fanny trilogy if you liked this one.

I really don't think of this as a sequel. When two or more movies are shot simultaneously and only distinguished from each other by way of editing (c.f., Kill Bill, Lord of the Rings), they're just two parts of the same movie in my book. Manon des sources has only a few minutes of exposition before it picks up more or less where Jean de Florette left off (albeit almost ten years later in terms of the story). And of course, if you enjoyed the first one you will definitely enjoy this one.

Certainly it carries with it many of the strengths of its predecessor, but here there is a distinct shift in tone that hinders both its message and viewer satisfaction. Some plot developments, despite being expertly executed, betray authorial intent and where the moral ambiguity of the first film was left for the viewer to decipher, this film makes more overt nudges for audience sympathy. It's still a wonderful film and worthy successor but the fall back on conventions was a bit of a letdown.

A very satisfying small-scale epic in 2 parts. Berri seems particularly interested in exposing the close-mindedness and nastiness of a certain breed of rural hick while giving them a small amount of redemption. Things get a little goofy in the third hour (i.e., the first half of Manon) and it%u2019s far too easy to root for the heroes, but it's generally made up for by other aspects, particularly the plot construction, Depardieu's earnest but naive performance and the beautiful pastoral atmosphe