New York Post by Sara Stewart
Footnotes isn’t perfect, but at least nobody lectured me about jazz.
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Director
Kostia Testut
Cast
Pauline Étienne,
Olivier Chantreau,
Julie Victor,
François Morel,
Loïc Corbery
Genre
Comedy,
Music
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.
New York Post by Sara Stewart
Footnotes isn’t perfect, but at least nobody lectured me about jazz.
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.
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.
Slant Magazine by Keith Watson
The ending cheapens its main character and weakens the film's firm commitment to the importance of workplace organizing.
The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis
The songs are unmemorable and the choreography less than twinkle-toed, but the lyrics are a delight.
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.
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.
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