“A Very Big and Beautiful Moment of Cinema”: Rated 3.9 out of 5, this is a must-see movie this week!

The documentary “Cow” two years later, Andrea Arnold (who, among others, “Fish Tank with Michael Fassbender”, American Honey, etc.)

This social fable, dark and full of hope, directed by Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski and Nikia Adams, has been very well received by the French press, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 (on AlloCiné, 28 supports).

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By the age of 12, Bailey was living with her brother Hunter and father Bug, who raised them alone in North Kent. Bugs doesn’t have much time for them, and Bailey, approaching puberty, looks elsewhere for attention and adventure.

What does the press think?

According to CinemaTeaser:

“This leap into the void, one of those who create the greatest filmmakers, memorable cinematic moments, and great defiant films, Arnold doesn’t do it alone. His actors do it too, eye-popping, elevated by their involvement. And the audience follows. Obliged, transfixed by so much beauty.” Author of Aurelien Allin – 5/5

According to Konbini:

“Andrea Arnold rediscovers the magic of his American honey by touching the abandoned youth of southern England with such grace and beauty. It was one of our big favorites at the recent Cannes Film Festival and will surely be one of our favorite films of 2025.” by Arthur Chios – 5/5

According to Le Parisien:

“As transparent as he is gracious in wrapping his subject in a suspenseful plot, but without sacrificing the festive spirit, Arnold creates a little rock and fantastical social wonder, underscored by a caustic soundtrack.” Author of Reno Baronian – 5/5

According to Mad Movies:

“A small wonder of poetry, admired for its precision and modesty.” Author of Reno Baronian – 5/5

According to L’Obs:

“In this aerial film about the harsh reality (social reproduction of premature parents), animals are everywhere, instincts are animal, but it is humanity that prevails.” By Nicholas Schaller – 4/5

According to Les Echos:

“A harsh and surprising film.” By Olivier de Bruyn – 4/5

According to aVoir-aLire.com:

“In a cinematic language that only Andrea Arnold knows the contours of, the director manages to make a working-class English neighborhood one of the favorites of the 2024 Cannes selection. By Laurent Cambon – 4/5

According to Voix du Nord:

“Intriguing, if not truly overwhelming.” by Christophe Caron – 3/5

According to Les Inrockuptibles:

Andrea Arnold returns to the most natural environment of his social realism (…), although he introduces a dose of allegorical fantasy, which is not his most successful part. By Theo Ribeton – 3/5

According to La Tribune Dimanche:

“Andre Arnold’s staging, elegant, energetic, seductive, but sometimes artificial with a card game of dreamlike escapes and a ghetto that’s more cool than miserable.” According to Lex Campion – 2/5