To help you make your choices, here are the films of the week best rated by the press on AlloCiné!*
THE 3 BEST FILMS ACCORDING TO THE PRESS:
1st: Chronicles of Tehran – 3.8/5
“The societal and political observation is all the more implacable as a very referenced force emerges from the whole, an explicit tribute to the insolence of the Panahian mosaics.” By Thierry Méranger (Cahiers du Cinéma)
“This inventive and stimulating film, supported by brilliant, fine and incisive writing, highlights the conflict between Iranian society’s search for meaning and the lack of meaning of its government.” By Nathalie Chifflet (Latest News from Alsace)
2nd: The Sweet East – 3.7/5
“The film is a variation on the road movie, a tale of drawers where each fantasy disappears into the next without warning, subject only to the will of a fierce innocence.” By Arnaud Hallet (Les Inrockuptibles)
“As irresistible as its actress Talia Ryder, “The Sweet East” fascinates at each of the narrative turns of its American escapade. A refreshing comedy at the heart of a disenchanted fairy tale.” By Antoine Desrues (Wide Screen)
3rd tied: Happy winners – 3.6/5
“The stories are cheeky, and the image has been taken care of, which is not so common in this genre where we very often don’t care if the actresses are not shown in a flattering way.” By Caroline Vié (20 Minutes)
“Cynical, deliciously dark, this comedy connects delirious situations with relish. In a tasty cast (Fabrice Éboué, Audrey Lamy, Pauline Clément…), Anouk Grinberg shines with her comic genius.” By Catherine Balle (Le Parisien)
3rd tied: No me – 3.6/5
“Nome is much more than a historical fresco: it is a universal fable, a magical epic, one of those which brings together all the aspects of human experience.” By Jacky Goldberg (Les Inrockuptibles)
“A luminous and disillusioned film.” By Mathieu Guetta (Defector)
3rd tied: Tiger Stripes – 3.6/5
“Insolent as hell, this first feature film from Malaysia delights. It tells with mischief, and love of genre cinema, adolescent change and triumphant femininity. And reveals a young filmmaker who is afraid of nothing: Amanda Nell Uh.” By Olivier Pélisson (Side strip)
“Variety like the tiger’s coat, this is a film that mixes colors and sensations, aimed at both adults and young people.” By Frédéric Strauss (Télérama)
THE 3 BEST FILMS ACCORDING TO VIEWERS:
1st: There is still tomorrow – 4.2/5
“Funny and serious at the same time.” By Sarrajougla
“This film carries a beautiful message of hope in humanity: history is never mapped out in advance and everything can change!” By Paula Colo
2nd: Chronicles of Tehran – 3.9/5
“A film as impactful as it is radical.” By Cinéphiles 44
“Through these well-filmed skits, we discover the absurdity, the ridiculous and sometimes comical side of these situations. The film is, ultimately, a thorough criticism of the Iranian regime.” By Coric Bernard
3rd: The New Woman – 3.8/5
“This first production by a filmmaker who had previously distinguished herself in documentaries bodes well for a promising career.” By traversay1
“The film is delicate and tender, like the children it depicts. A little gem to discover quickly!” By Arthur H
* According to the AlloCiné barometer notes, as of Friday March 15, 2024, for films released in theaters on March 13 with at least 10 reviews for the top press and 50 ratings for the top spectators. These two tops do not include films already released one or more times in France.