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The events that overwhelm a middle-aged, seemingly happily married couple. The arrogant, bourgeois M. Hervey descends from a train into the teeming bustle of the city. While on his way home, he reflects on the sturdiness of his life: the success he has made of it, and the fortress of security he has built around himself. It is not long before his self-satisfaction is rudely shattered when he discovers... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Art/Foreign, Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 30 min. |
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| Release Date: |
July 14th, 2006 (NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
First Take (IFC)
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$328,567 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...opens up a vein of terror and eroticism..." more...
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A |
Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum
"The swirl of Eric Gautier's cinematography sometimes overtakes the convolutions of the script." more...
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B+ |
filmcritic.com, Chris Cabin
"...keeps things interesting with stunning shadowy atmosphere and a dense, stark mood..." more...
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B |
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"...a chilly, pretentious and talky drama..." more...
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C+ |
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