70
Richer in metaphor than narrative drive.
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Its numerous ancillary characters are so closely observed that even those without speaking parts register as people, in a manner than blurs the line between strangeness and intimacy.
63
New York Daily News by Jack Mathews
It is driven by the finely expressed -- if nearly mute -- performance of Lemercier. We learn a lot about this woman and her emotional state from Lemercier's subtle body language. As for Lindon's Jean, well, it's enough that he's there and doesn't require batteries.
63
Has a sultry and complex psychological intent all its own, yet it's reminiscent of some earlier Denis works, including ''Nenette and Boni.''
63
Chicago Tribune by Michael Wilmington
This movie gives us mostly the "what" when we need a bit of the "why" as well. In her other, better work, Denis always supplies it.
75
Rolling Stone by Peter Travers
A mesmerizing erotic odyssey.
70
Beguiling and intoxicating.
90
Seasoned with amusing bits of fantasy, like a pizza topping that briefly curls into a smile, Friday Night captures the city at its most inviting, alive with the feeling that wonderful things can happen to ordinary people.
100
Seattle Post-Intelligencer by Sean Axmaker
The most sensuous and intimate work of cinema of the past few years, a film that luxuriates in the immediacy of the moment. There is no guilt to the act, only exhilaration, joy and freedom. At least for the moment.
80
A rare and tender delight.