Is Consent with Jean-Paul Ruves a good movie? Here’s what first-time viewers are thinking about the shocking book adaptation

in January 2020, “consent” It was released in bookstores. Its author, Vanessa Springora, recounted her controlling relationship with writer Gabriel Matznef, 50, when she was only 14. In the context of freedom of speech, and as the Césars prepare for one of their most chaotic ceremonies yet, the Best Director award. Roman Polanski, which led to the departure of Adele Hennel and Celine Schiamma, the news caused quite a stir.

A little more than three years later, Vanessa Springora’s words have become images. Thanks to the screenwriter and director Vanessa Philo, to whom we owe Guule d’Ange. Very interested in the topic of the protection of minors, which he could devote himself to if he did not work in cinema, he took on this very difficult story, which was carried out by Jean-Paul Rouve and Kim Higuelin.

Did the feature film hit our theaters this Wednesday, October 11th convince the first audience? While it gets an average of 3 out of 5 from the press, it jumps to a 3.4 from the public, thanks to 69 people who have rated it so far.* And the overwhelming majority of reviews posted on AlloCiné are positive.

Regularly entered words: “shocking”, “intense”, “tremble”. Even “suffocating”The term is used Maklbab : “Transparent from start to finish. A masterful interpretation. A suffocating atmosphere around the muzzle that will leave no one indifferent. A must see.”

The opinion that he Jean-Pierre Jumes Echoes: “A horror film with ruthless mechanics. We walk away terrified by the damage created by the monster, which is by turns fascinating and absolutely horrifying, impossibly fleshed out. It would be out of place to talk about the details of the production.”

“The real achievement of this film, apart from being a good adaptation, is to manage through the image the outrage of the conscience and the shock of the mind: yes, violence against children is not appreciated. Yes, this has long been supported by a society that has lost its moral direction. Yes, this violence continues and the victim is criticized for the rest of his life.”said in turn Baba Swhile regretting a few lengths.

And I applaud Jean-Paul Rouve’s interpretation, which almost systematically returns to the film’s strengths among the positive reviews: “In the best roles of 2023” for that lecinema_clem, “absolutely chilling” according to Paul-Francois Chaetz“Exception” for this Zhanna G. but Paul K and Lydiabet juice Emphasize how much the actor is “unknown” with a shaved head.

Jean-Paul Roux “special” or “overshadowed”?

Despite this surprisingly counterintuitive use, the cast is not unanimous. especially on Jamon de Ballonawhich evaluates the transcription of romantic influence and concludes that: “It’s still a good movie, even if I don’t appreciate Jean-Paul Rouve’s acting.” for that LaurelianHis performance is “console”but Chicha points to a paradox.

“Rouvé gives an incredible performance, but it falls short because he chooses to play absolute evil, a character so caricatured that it seems more inspired by comics or thrillers than reality”We can read in his review, which specifies that the movie does not live up to the book “what’s special”. “Perhaps he should have met real pedophiles, not Hannibal Lecter. At least he needs to be humanized to be believable. But without justifying him.”

But his point is fulfilled by the importance of the feature film to the victims of pedophilia. And perhaps it is at this point that criticism, both positive and negative, converges. Paul K He talks about it “necessary slap” but Jula Considers consent “substantial”. “This strongly relevant film is a must see”in turn confirms Jade.

Giving space to such things in cinema is an undeniable power and above all a primordial necessity.

If there is no result “Don’t leave indifferent” (Malkbab), especially because of what may or may not be shown and which is called into question Baba S while encouraging “To watch so you never forget”, there is no dispute about the merits of the enterprise. and Rome deal Reminds us how dangerous this adaptation was, but still brave and important.

“Thank you, Vanessa Filho, for knowing how to place images and thus skillfully and brilliantly add volume to the important text of Vanessa Springora”We read in his review. “Giving such things a place in cinema is an undeniable power and, above all, a primal necessity. So thank you.”

Consent is available in theaters from October 11. and before or after reading.

* Average as of Thursday, October 12 from ratings and reviews seen on AlloCiné