Here are our reviews of four films in theaters this Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
“To the End of the World” by Viggo Mortensen
1860s, in the heart of the American West. When Vivienne Le Coudy, originally from Quebec, meets Holger Olsen, an immigrant of Danish origin, she falls under the charm of this handsome, quiet man and moves in with him in an isolated house in Nevada. But when the Civil War breaks out and this courageous man goes to the front, she is left alone facing those who prowl around her property. Offering Vicky Krieps a magnificent role as a modern, independent and sexy woman, Viggo Mortensen forms a stunning couple with her. And when he combines, through sublime photography, large spaces with great feelings, he demonstrates, moreover, that this is how cinema is great!
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“The Fall Guy” by David Leitch
This new action comedy from Davis Leitch (Bullet Train) proves that he is one of the freest filmmakers of the moment. Worn by Ryan Gosling, it follows the adventures of a stuntman in Hollywood. Between the director of his dreams (Emily Blunt) and the star actor he is associated with (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), Colt Seavers’ career seems set. But an accident will turn everything upside down. Between winks and self-deprecation, the comedy combines with the twists and turns to give us a film full of vitamins.
“A matter of principle” by Antoine Raimbault
The director ofAn intimate conviction confirms his talent with this story taken from real events. Brussels, 2012. Following the opaque dismissal of the Health Commissioner, the European deputy José Bové (Bouli Lanners) will involve his faithful assistant (Thomas VDB) and a zealous intern (Céleste Brunnquell) in an investigation which will lead them to face the tobacco lobbies. As gripping as an episode of Sherlock Holmes, this feature film comes to life thanks to the natural humanity of its actors and their wonderful complicity.
“The Stolen Painting” by Pascal Bonitzer
When André Masson (Alex Lutz), auctioneer at Scottie’s, finds, at the home of a worker in Mulhouse, a painting by Egon Schiele looted by the Nazis in 1939, he knows that this is his greatest bargain. But, to manage this thorny issue, he will have to rely on his ex-wife and colleague (Léa Drucker), and his whimsical intern (Louise Chevillotte). Despite the romantic story and a great cast, the film suffers from its uneven pace and a less fanciful staging than it would like. Damage.
