Is On a Wire a good movie? Here are the audience reviews of Reda Chickens’ first production?

Out in theaters this Wednesday, October 30, did The Wire convince its first audience? While it gets an average of 3.2 out of 5 from the press (29 reviews), it rises to 4.1 out of 5 from the public, thanks to the 90 people* who have rated it so far (including 45 reviews). Very good note!

on a thread There is a first line for chickens. The actor, seen in The Prophet or Hippocrates, is getting into the deep end as a director. This is his first feature film.

Also a first for Aloïse Sauvage, who became the first headliner. The singer, also a circus performer, plays a fitting role here, in which he displays his acting side, in a tender and sensitive film inspired by the true story of the Rire Doctor’s Association. The film is based on the book by Caroline Simmonds, who founded the association in France. He told his story in the form of a diary (Le Rire Médecin: The Journal of Doctor GiraffePosted by Albin Michel).

An exciting and sincere film

Netizens were moved by the sincerity and emotion of the film.

capirex (4/5): “A real success in Reda Katheb’s first film as a director, which takes the audience through different emotions! The film also questions the place of art in the awareness of pain, both physical and psychological! Aloise Sauvage, who is undergoing circus training, is excellent in her role!“

Bernard Coric (4/5):This first feature film production of Reda Chickens is a great success. He chose to enter the world of hospital clowns, which he treats with great seriousness and emotion. Apart from the well-researched aspect of his film, the character casting is perfectly adapted and effective. The script writing is well balanced“.

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Netizens also highlight the humanity, the mix of laughter and emotion, the delicacy of the film, all with the excellent casting.

Kino Caro (4.5/5):A deeply human film that touches the heart… Sincerity, truth still resonates…“

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A bit too predictable a scenario?

If the majority of Internet users are seduced by the film, some regret the script, which is a little too predictable, too programmatic.

traverse1 (2.5/5): “There is nothing surprising about the story, which lacks a little ambition in its staging. Viewers aware of the subject matter will be sensibly strained, but won’t really be surprised by the treatment, which, while not entirely smooth, still lacks a few rough edges..”

Yann C (3/5):A wonderfully energetic, funny and humane intention that is occasionally exhilarating, but the script is unfortunately too programmatic and predictable to fully appreciate.“

Let us remind you that the film tells the story of Jo, a young woman, a street circus artist, who discovers the works of professional clowns of “Nez pour laugh”. Upon joining the association, he found himself in the hospital in contact with children, patients, caregivers and families to whom these clowns tirelessly try to bring joy and comfort.

On a Wire is currently in theaters.

* Average as of Thursday, October 31, 2024 from ratings and reviews seen on AlloCiné