Roman de Gare Critic Reviews

A brilliant piece of construction, and talking too much about its specifics would only spoil the overall experience.Read the full review

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.Read the full review

A sly catalog of deceits and a gentle commentary on slippery creativity and desire.Read the full review

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

The result is infectiously enjoyable.Read the full review

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.Read the full review

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

The movie is more entertaining than it is logical; its narrative leaps are sometimes ahead of our ability to believe them. But as the compellingly enigmatic Pierre, Pinon keeps us rapt.Read the full review

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