3 best films according to the press:
1 ex aequo: Atlantic bar – 3.8/5
“With a sense of detail and delicacy, the director manages to make a modest bar and its alcoholics look like poetry with a difficult life.” By Baptiste Thion (Le Journal du Dimanche)
“Behind the counter since the age of 14, loud Natalie doesn’t hide her alcoholism or her dreams of being anywhere else. With respect and love, Atlantic Bar makes her a formidable hero.” By Marie Sauvion (Télérama)
1 ex aequo: Kaftan blue – 3.8/5
“The director handles the love triangle theme with subtlety and sensitivity in Le Bleu du caftan.” By Olivier Delcroix (Le Figaro)
“This sensitive film proves the talent and courage of a director who challenges the taboos of his country.” By Olivier de Bruin (Les Echos)
1 ex aequo: to hide – 3.8/5
“For his first feature film, Emmanuel Nicot tells with great delicacy the metamorphoses of a pre-adolescent girl torn from the incestuous father who turned her into a little woman.” By Corinne Renou-Natil (La Croix)
“The feature moves from awkward drama to almost teenage comedy, from raw energy to brooding caesura without too much care or course.” ¨ Lelo by Jimmy Battista (Edition)
3 best movies according to viewers:
1: Atlantic Bar – 4.4/5
“Touching and deeply moving portraits enhanced by impeccable production and photography.” By Olivier Mularsky
“A very beautiful documentary about the life of a bar in Arles. Natalie, the owner, as well as her customers, touched me deeply: we go from laughter to tears. Their life trajectory is not easy.” by Charlotte
2nd draw: Le Bleu du Caftan – 4.2/5
“A magnificent, exquisite and highly emotional film. Without too much pathos, the film completely swept me away. One of the most beautiful love stories I’ve seen in cinema.” by Sydney
“In this magnificent masterpiece, the talents of the three actors combine with the director’s determination to offer us a wonderful film that shows love, unconditionally.” Author: Patricia D.
2nd draw: John Wick 4 – 4.2/5
“Lots of stunts! Keanu Reeves is in great form for a well-conducted and intense John Wick sequel. Spectacular scenes, especially the Place de l’Etoile, not to mention the Sacred Heart finale.” by Darius91
“Nearly three hours of stunts and mind-blowing action scenes with a script that keeps the wonderful images of Paris well. You leave your brain at the entrance and let yourself be carried away by the ultra-muscular film.” by Fargo Boy
* Based on AlloCiné Barometer ratings as of Friday, March 24, 2023, for films released in theaters on March 22 with at least 10 top press reviews and 50 top audience ratings. These two tops do not include films released once or multiple times in France.
Source: Allocine

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