POSITIVES…
This hearbreaking premise is less of a murder mystery and more about how far a Father would go to save his Daughter from a horrible existence.
There’s also that foreigner in a foreign land trope that can be entertaining to watch.
Contains some powerful scenes and sequences, like a dialogue with a particular bar owner, that cautionary advice given by Allison, to that inquiry about a basement and the results of that.
Tense build ups and moments.
Fantastic cast includes Matt Damon as Bill Baker, Camille Cottin as Virginie, Lilou Siauvaud as Maya, and Abigail Breslin as Allison Baker.
One of the best things about this movie is the connection that Bill Baker has with Virginie and Maya.
All the scenes with Allison also resonate really well.
Great visuals capturing Marseille, France.
I can only hope that the conclusion and the plot-reveals in this movie will encourage many to be introspective about how they look at people and culture.
Not without some levity. Like that toy robot scene, or that “Did you vote for Trump” question.
Appreciated the fact that there’s an underlying theme and social political commentary about Americans and the American way, that is done from a global cultural perspective.
NEGATIVES…
Not without embracing some familiar plot tropes and cliches.
I understand why it’s told the way it is, but the third act was frustrating to watch either way.
There are some big coincidences that I really wished would not happen.
Questionable plot turns that demand more explanations.
Underlying message can be seen as a bit too heavy handed.
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