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Roman de Gare Review

Movies.com Critics

4.5

Dave White Profile

It just wants to entertain. Read full review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    71

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 63

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    It's so clever that finally that's all it is: clever.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety

    Picture gets an undeniable boost from the ace performance of the short, beady-eyed Pinon.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times A.O. Scott

    A thriller, a murder mystery and a somewhat self-conscious literary puzzle. All of that is entertaining enough, if a bit preposterous and overdone, but the twists and convolutions of the film's beginning and end enable a middle that is dizzying domestic comedy.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    If you're willing to go along with it, as I was, then being manipulated -- or at least actively misled -- becomes a pleasure.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune

    The ultimate charms of the movie lie in Lelouch’s confident control, in his telling of the story his way, almost stubbornly, his canvas splattered with both garish and hypnotic splotches.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

    The freshness and originality that flow through Roman de Gare now burst into full flower, revealing the director's depth and perception.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Richard James Havis

    The result is infectiously enjoyable.

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  • 83

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    A sly catalog of deceits and a gentle commentary on slippery creativity and desire.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    Like nearly any thriller, no matter how intelligently and tightly plotted, it is possible to poke holes in its fabric. But, as it's unspooling in the theater, it makes for a wonderful movie house experience. Here's a sleeper worth a few extra miles' travel to see.

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