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Footnotes

Footnotes (Sur quel pied danser)

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This charming musical follows Julie, a spirited young woman who lands a job at a luxury shoemaker. But when the owner reveals his plans to close the factory, her new life of financial stability is threatened. Together, Julie and her fellow factory workers fight back to save their jobs.

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75

New York Post by Sara Stewart

Footnotes isn’t perfect, but at least nobody lectured me about jazz.

75

Movie Nation by Roger Moore

The delightful “Footnotes” is grounded in reality, light on its feet, with just enough intrigues, betrayals and twists to fill 80 brisk minutes with minor delights.

70

The Hollywood Reporter by Justin Lowe

Writer-directors Calori and Testut have selected a significant challenge for their first feature, which succeeds more on its charm and determination than the classic attributes of movie musicals.

63

Slant Magazine by Keith Watson

The ending cheapens its main character and weakens the film's firm commitment to the importance of workplace organizing.

60

The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis

The songs are unmemorable and the choreography less than twinkle-toed, but the lyrics are a delight.

50

RogerEbert.com by Glenn Kenny

The performers get their jobs done without leaving much of an impression. In terms of who or what Footnotes can win over, I think only hardcore Francophiles will find its charms genuinely compelling.

50

Village Voice by Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Though it’s not without charming moments, this story of women standing up to the big bad guys is diminished by unimpressive song-and-dance numbers that feel like Michel Legrand throwaways.