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64 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: An architect (Depardieu) accepts an assignment in Tangiers, in the hope of picking up his relationship with an old flame (Deneuve).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    88
    This magnificent pair are the heart of Techine's film, and the sense of frayed, aging beauty and handsomeness they now carry helps project the picture's main theme: the imperishability of true love.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    80
    In Changing Times, Mr. Téchiné, the great French director, is near the peak of his form. Weaving a half dozen subplots, he creates a set of variations on the theme of divided sensibilities tugging one another into states of perpetual unrest and possible happiness.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    50
    It's always enjoyable watching Depardieu and Deneuve, but they deserve better material than they've been given by Techine.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. AlexisD.
    9
    Swirlling and human film. It's charged and moving. I loved it. Nice to see Deneuve and Depardieu together again. Téchiné is brilliant.… Expand
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  2. [Anonymous]
    9
    Truly a gem! It's indecisive and free. Very enjoyable film.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. LixyP.
    9
    Techine is a masterful director of actors, excelling in making you care about all the characters and their lives (the least interesting being the central plot, and Depardieu's character). Remarkably satfisying, even though--or because?-- the stories are left open-ended.… Expand
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