Roman de gare
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71 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Starring: Dominique Pinon, Fanny Ardant
  • Summary: Best-selling author Judith Ralitzer is researching unlikely places to find characters for her next bestseller. As luck would have it, a serial killer with a penchant for magic tricks has just escaped from a high-security prison…providing the perfect source material for an intricately plotteded, mood mystery. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    A brilliant piece of construction, and talking too much about its specifics would only spoil the overall experience.
  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    80
    A glossy, enjoyable thriller that isn't quite as tricky or Hitchcockian as it wants to be, Roman de Gare gets by on high style and nice central performances by rubber-faced Dominique Pinon.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Richard James Havis
    80
    The result is infectiously enjoyable.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    40
    The story's Hitchcockian plot loses steam quickly, though Pinon's salty presence keeps things from getting totally bloodless.

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  1. SharonC.
    10
    Absolutely delightful in every way! It kept me wondering who was really the "bad guy". The ending was very satisfying.
  2. EnriqueG.
    9
    An excellent sophisticated thriller. From Lelouch you can expect always from the best to the worst. This time he is at his best. This is one of his most gratifying movies.… Expand
  3. JayH.
    8
    Outstanding mystery thriller, expertly directed and woven together by Claude Lelouch. The performances are excellent, especially Dominique Pinon and Audrey Dana. Plenty of twists and surprises, compelling from start to finish,… Expand

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