New Times (L.A.) by Andy Klein
The film could be subtitled "Six Characters in Search of an Ending:" When they find that ending, it is gently, delightfully uplifting.
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France, Italy, Germany · 2001
Rated PG-13 · 2h 34m
Director Jacques Rivette
Starring Jeanne Balibar, Marianne Basler, Hélène de Fougerolles, Catherine Rouvel
Genre Comedy, Crime, Drama
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The story of three couples in the theatre in Paris. Their stories intertwine with the play they are rehearsing, and hopefully, through many twists and turns, all of the romances land on their feet.
New Times (L.A.) by Andy Klein
The film could be subtitled "Six Characters in Search of an Ending:" When they find that ending, it is gently, delightfully uplifting.
Never less than witty, charming, accomplished.
San Francisco Chronicle by Edward Guthmann
Delicious but complex.
Souffle-light and airily playful.
Wall Street Journal by Joe Morgenstern
Readily accessible, slyly subversive and perfectly delightful film.
It's an engaging diversion from a master director who, at the ripe age of 78, appears to be once again at the top of his game.
Los Angeles Times by Kenneth Turan
This masterful celebration starts off slowly, even uncertainly, giving no hint of the rich and elegant exploration of love, jealousy and animal attraction it will in all good time become.
Portland Oregonian by Kim Morgan
A vibrant, multicharacter film that entertains, disorients and enlightens.
Va Savoir doesn't so much flow as wander, trailing off into drama one minute, slapstick the next; it tries your patience, but ever so gently, masterfully.
New York Magazine (Vulture) by Peter Rainer
Rivette keeps the life-is-a-play metaphysics to a minimum, and the cast, including Jeanne Balibar and Sergio Castellitto, is attractive.
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