My King

Perhaps it is confusing that Maïwenn ‘only’ presents something that was filmed by hundreds of filmmakers before her. But it shouldn't be forgotten that her version of the history of a tumultuous relationship is full of brisk dialogues, well-pointed situations, easy-to-like characters, and Vincent Cassel's excellent energy. A rare situation where insight, accessibility and intelligence go hand in hand in a romantic (melo) drama. [Cannes 2015] (05/18/2015)

Interesting drama. Or at least a drama with an interesting start, which gradually becomes dull and even more boring. You somehow expect that it will suddenly turn into something great, something amazing, but the movie never reaches that point. Even the scenes of hatred, anger, and conflict are not that great. Only Vincent Cassel shows how great of an actor he is. (03/03/2016)

A classic relationship drama that doesn’t make much sense, just like relationships in general, but on the other hand, it hypnotizes you so much that you want to know more and more. And so, you watch and watch and at the same time you are starting to realize that this is possibly the most positive role of Vincent Cassel’s career; it doesn’t evoke fear, disgust, or anger, unlike his other roles. Well and when you get the impression that the movie is getting really long the filmmakers, very subtly and in a French way, end it. So, the only thing that stays in your mind is that one French couple that met the fate it did and you can do nothing about it anyway. (04/04/2018)

The story of a relationship that started too beautifully to be lasting. Although the whole story is taken from a woman's perspective, I can't help but feel like I watched a theatrical performance by Vincent Cassel. How he managed the transformation from a charming and witty man into a manipulative egotist is breathtaking. I can't recall him playing a more positive role anywhere, even though here he is actually the one primarily responsible for the relationship breakdown and his partner's psychological instability. However, Emmanuelle Bercot doesn't lag behind in terms of acting either; her fits of hysteria literally send shivers down the spine. The film is further adorned with particularly brilliant dialogue. It is also interesting to observe Emmanuelle's alternating happy or euphoric states and her expressions of despondency or depression. At the end, there remains an unpleasant taste that reality often bears a striking resemblance to it. (85%) (03/05/2020)