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3 best films according to the press:
1: Past life – our life before – 4/5
In “Nos vies d’avant” Celine Song signs the first film about the incredible delicacy of love and uprooting.” By Adam Sanchez (GQ)
“This impressionistic and whispery piece of fiction deserves not to be overlooked in the deafening din of year-end releases.” By Olivier de Bruyn (Mariana)
2nd: winter break – 3.9/5
“Usually fringe, nostalgic for the 1970s, filmmaker Alexander Payne outdoes himself with his new, high-stakes film, Winter Break, in which he portrays three people plastered by life who shyly learn to express their feelings. By Olivier de Bruyn (Mariana)
“A hilarious, often moving Christmas film that questions the most generous of holidays, the nature of privilege.” Emmanuel Spadasenta (filmmaker)
3rd: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Drawings – 3.6/5
“Winning the Audience Award at Annecy, this film, full of aerial dives and mysterious mazes, is brilliantly intelligent.” Xavier Leherpeur (L’Obs)
“Visually brilliant, ‘Sirocco, or the Kingdom of Airstreams’ transports you to the seventh heaven of animated poetry, especially thanks to Pablo Pico’s score.” By Yannick Well (Paris Match)
3 best movies according to viewers:
1: Past Lives – Our Lives Before – 4.1/5
“My favorite year 2023. A poetic interlude in which we enjoy every second.” by AM
“Emotions are guaranteed for a very successful first feature film that really deserves to be discovered.” By Freakin Geek
2nd: Winter Break – 3.8/5
“A very engaging film from the director of Sideways with his favorite actor Paul Giamatti.” By Bart Sampson
“What a joy to see this film, set in this long-awaited holiday season and so far, so far from the cheesy comedies that can wear us down. A must-see!” Muriel F.
3rd: The Three Musketeers: Milady – 3.7/5
“A second opus even more accomplished than the first. Impeccable actors, a director who is both ambitious and respectful of Dumas’ work. A film that provides immense cinematic pleasure.” by prodmat
“The fight scenes in the natural environment are excellent: consistent shots, camera in focus.” By Thierry Cauchy
* Based on AlloCiné Barometer notes, as of Friday, December 15, 2023, for films released in theaters on December 13 with at least 10 top press reviews and 50 top audience ratings. These two tops do not include films that have already been released in France one or more times.
Source: Allocine

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