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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. PatC.
    Jan 10, 2007
    6
    A film for extremely patient adult viewers, it explores the dynamics of conflicted multiple love interests and how those involved get bogged down in taking themselves too seriously. A full 40 minutes elapses before the story's component constitute a cohesive and interesting plot. A fine film in many respects, but it simply does not contain enough content to justify its length. A single moment of pure hilarity would have done wonders.… Expand
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  2. YoonMinC.
    May 11, 2004
    9
    One of the few Rivette films with engaging characters. a sophisticated comedy of manners toyfully tinkering with dramatic possibilities, juggling conventions with reality. it lacks the heavy, strained, extended experimentations of rivette's more demanding movies, but for the general viewer va savoir is a savior following snoozefests like celine and julie or la belle noise. personally, i only like secret defense more among rivette's films.… Expand
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Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    70
    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.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    70
    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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  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    60
    Lacks the scariness, the mystery, and even much of the curiosity of Rivette's better work.
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