The best movie of the week is an American thriller that you won’t soon forget

3 best films according to the press:

1: close your eyes – 4.3/5

“Spanish veteran Victor Eris, 83, signs a moving film about a director in search of a missing actor and his own past. This masterful fantasy about memory and identity stands out as one of the blockbusters of 2023.” By Olivier de Bruyn (Mariana)

“Through the story of the search for a mysteriously missing actress, Victor Eris crafts the director’s melancholic and opulent ode to the search for meaning and self. Close Your Eyes is a total success.” By Laurent Cambon (aSee-aLire.com)

2nd: When the tides recede – 3.9/5

“This feature film, shot on 16mm, imposes an eerie, almost suffocating vision, enhanced by grainy black-and-white and sophisticated editing.” By Pierre Barbans (L’Humanité)

“Each of Love Diaz’s films is an experience, and not the last one is an exception to the rule. This police and political thriller, even crude in relation to the usual black and white, skillfully frames its frames. Captivating.” By Marine Quinchon (Les Fiches du Cinéma)

3rd: reality – 3.8/5

“Tina Slater signs off on one of the best spy films of recent years.” By Adrien Gombo (Les Echos)

“Beyond the thriller, an incredible and unsettling exercise in the style of a young actor in his prime.” By Christophe Caron (Voice of the North)

3 best movies according to viewers:

1: Reality – 3.2/5

“Very good film with original direction and interesting subject matter. Euphoria actress is absolute in this dramatic role.” by LivYo

“I really liked the atmosphere, which was both very down-to-earth and very disturbing, enhanced by the ubiquitous dialogue. Still, I’d recommend checking out the plot before watching the film.” by Gustave Aurelius

2nd: blue beetle – 2.9/5

“Two hours is not a feeling at all, and seeing a hero almost unknown to the general public is very good. In the end, it’s a good movie.” by Sydney

“Nothing too original, but visually successful. Another superhero movie, nothing more, nothing less. It’s still entertaining, generally a good time.” by Cinephil’m

3rd: A beast in the jungle – 2.4/5

“But luckily, these powerful scenes stick out much more than the empty passages the film forces against its will.” By @placeoflucas

“Despite the bright Anais Demostier, the film is long and rather boring.” By Corrick Bernard

* Based on AlloCiné Barometer ratings as of Friday, August 18, 2023, for films in theaters on August 16 with at least 10 top press reviews and 50 top audience ratings. These two tops do not include films released once or more than once in France.