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67 out of 100

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  • Starring: Benoît Magimel, Mélanie Doutey, Nathalie Baye, Suzanne Flon
  • Summary: Set in the Bordeaux region of France, Flower of Evil tells the story of the Charpin-Vasseurs, one of the most well respected upper middle class families in the region. The family's picture perfect image is shattered when murder occurs. (Palm Pictures)

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    Stylish, ingenious and gleaming with charm, wit and malice, it's another expert blend of domestic drama and crime thriller, a vivisection of the bourgeoisie.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    Chabrol's filmmaking has rarely seemed more assured, elegant, and intelligent.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    60
    Wanders rather than moves chillingly toward its climax.

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