You Will Be My Son
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  • Summary: Paul de Marseul is the passionate, demanding proprietor of his prestigious family wine estate. But he has no faith in his son, Martin, who works at the vineyard. Paul dreams of a harder-working, successful son—a dream that one day seemingly materializes when he meets Philip, the son of his d dying estate manager. Can Paul turn against his own blood and turn Philip into the rightful heir of his family estate? [Cohen Media Group]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Gabe Toro
    May 6, 2013
    83
    There’s a ton of truth and ugliness to You Will Be My Son, and the minor digressions into soapy territory keep threatening to derail. It never does thanks to Arstrup, a force of nature who grabs his scenes by the throat and never lets go.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Boyd van Hoeij
    May 6, 2013
    80
    There are no big surprises in store in terms of where this setup is headed...But the pic’s pleasures are nonetheless numerous, starting with its talented cast.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    Aug 15, 2013
    80
    [A] beautifully acted movie.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    May 6, 2013
    70
    The film overcomes its schematic plot elements with finely observed characterizations and rich dialogue.
  5. New York Observer
    Reviewed by: Matthew Kassel
    Aug 13, 2013
    63
    Mr. Arestrup gives a full-bodied performance as the film’s most intriguing character, who blurs the line between senile irascibility and out and out malice.
  6. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Robbie Collin
    May 6, 2013
    60
    As metaphors for life go, wine has a very high yield, and Gilles Legrand’s sensitive screenplay tramples out every last drop of juice.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Andrew Schenker
    Aug 11, 2013
    50
    For all of the director's willingness to explore his characters' unexpected depths, he's still hamstrung by his perpetually tasteful cinema-of-quality aesthetic.

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  1. netflic
    Sep 23, 2013
    6
    It is a classic story of a father-and-son conflict.

    A father is a well-known French wine maker who does not treat his son too well.

    The     movie has a potential to be a brilliant one: it is shot very well, acting is superb, all details are done to the best of French cinematography. Unfortunately, the twist near the end turns this drama into a some kind of a thriller. In my opinion, not believable, not necessary and not tasteful...

    If not for the ending I would give this movie a "9"...    … Expand

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