4 Days in France(Jours de France)

The Hollywood Reporter by Boyd van Hoeij

Four Days in France is certainly not a character- or narrative-driven drama, an impression reinforced by understated acting of the cast. What the film does offer is gorgeous shots of the French countryside and an idea of how different gay men navigate present-day life in France, especially away from large urban centers.

TheWrap by Dan Callahan

It’s as if Reybaud wants to put in every scene and character he has ever thought of in one film, and so his two main characters get lost.

Slant Magazine by Diego Semerene

There’s something liberating about such a steady creative hand that rejects justifying the twists and turns of a storyline, which becomes in 4 Days in France something akin to cruising itself.

The New York Times by Glenn Kenny

While Mr. Reybaud has exemplary artistic confidence and an interesting vision, this is a movie that in many ways defines or justifies the “not for everybody” critical hedge.

Variety by Guy Lodge

Unapologetically rambling but never dull at over 140 minutes, this story of two gay lovers both separated and united by mobile distractions of the flesh loiters coolly where the sensibilities of Jacques Rivette and Alain Guiraudie intersect — which is to take nothing away from the droll peculiarity of Reybaud’s own voice.

The Film Stage by Jose Solís

In 4 Days in France, writer-director Jérôme Reybaud establishes that almost any connection between humans, whether physically or digitally, can never truly be meaningless.

The Playlist by Kevin Jagernauth

If nothing else, Reybaud’s debut flaunts his knack for casting, particularly with the lead performance by Pascal Cervo.

Los Angeles Times by Kimber Myers

This is a beautifully shot film whose visuals work well with its philosophical approach to life and relationships.

Village Voice by Melissa Anderson

Reybaud’s film similarly serves as a tonic lesson in physical specifics, each location populated with richly idiosyncratic conversation partners.

The A.V. Club by Mike D'Angelo

What makes 4 Days In France special, though, is that it’s far more expansive than its basic premise would suggest.