The Best Movie of the Week is “The Bitter Movie That Moves”

3 best films according to the press:

1: 100,000,000,000,000 – one hundred thousand billion – 3.8/5

“This Christmas tale, both contemporary and dystopian, full of secret memories and future promises, is without a doubt the most beautiful jewel in its creator’s already sparkling body of work. by Jerome D’Este (The Seventh Obsession)

“One hundred thousand billion then resembles an eschatological version of the One Thousand and One Nights, in which the prism of catastrophe is seen as the last remedy for the evil of the century. Based on Corentin Destéphanes Dupin (Defector).

2nd draw: Conclave – 3.5/5

“In this gripping thriller adapted from Robert Harris’ novel, Ralph Fiennes stars brilliantly as a cardinal caught up in the election of a new pope. By Eric Neuhoff (Le Figaro)

“Prepare for a shock: Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave’ is one of the best films of the year”. By Stéphane Belpesch (Le Journal du Dimanche)

2nd draw: Once Michel Legrand – 3.5/5

“Having died in 2019 at the age of 86, Michel Legrand leaves a unique place in film music that this brilliant documentary evokes more than a biopic.” By Jackie Bornet (Franceinfo Culture)

“The result is a lively, funny film that doesn’t ignore the gray areas of the composer of ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’, whose mood swings, austerity and lifelong struggle with depression. By the editors (Le Point)

2nd draw: their children after them – 3.5/5

“Run and see their children behind them! I’ve seen Romeo and Juliet, Vertigo, Haynie, West Side Story, Casino, and so much more that makes the Bucherma brothers’ work great cinema! Orchestrated with a brilliant soundtrack and an amazing cast!” By Robert Schmidt

“What a great movie, and captures the mood of my hometown Hyangi so well!” by Its_LaChance

3 best movies according to viewers:

1: Once Michel Legrand – 4.1/5

“Fabulous. David Desites manages to pay tribute to the atypical genius that was Michel Legrand by playing with time, archival images and painful displays.” Johan G

“A very exciting film. I didn’t know Michel Legrand’s work, but what a joy to discover it through the eyes of David Herzog Dessites.” by Anna-Marie David

2nd: evil – 3.9/5

“I saw a preview of the movie last night with my boyfriend and wow we were blown away, the movie is incredible from A to Z: casting, story, sets, costumes and music I’m in awe, now we just have to wait for part 2!” by Estelemus

“Obviously not unforgettable, but in a year where American cinema is so weak, is Wicked a largely surviving Christmas movie?” Simon R

3rd: Conclave – 3.8/5

“A fascinating and haunting work.” By Elias El Atlas

“An intelligent film with real questions about the papacy and the church, but above all, Ralph Fiennes at the top of his game.” By Vincent Collier

* According to AlloCiné Barometer notes, as of Friday, December 6, 2024, for films released in theaters on December 4 with at least 10 reviews for the most press. This top does not include movies that have already been released one or more times.