Miroir, mon beau miroir
Miroir, mon beau miroir

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Miroir, mon beau miroir

2008
Movie
89 min
French

Marie-Line, 60 years old, continuously strives to fend off the effects of aging and lives with the obsession of recovering the missing panel of a painting that once belonged to her family. She shares her life between her daughter-in-law, Marion, and Marion's son, Ludo. The young woman lives in the house that Marie-Line just inherited after the mysterious disappearance of her husband. Problems begin when Marion becomes the victim of a series of incidents.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In Paris, a young ambitious woman gets entangled in the life of a powerful and mysterious man. As their relationship deepens, she finds herself drawn into his dangerous world of crime and deception, questioning everything she thought she knew about him and herself.

Critical Reception

Miroir, mon beau miroir received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its stylish direction and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Vincent Cassel. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and visual style.

  • Vincent Cassel's performance was highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest appreciation for the film's moody atmosphere and Cassel's intense portrayal, though some found it less engaging than expected.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Miroir, mon beau miroir,' translates to 'Mirror, mirror on the wall,' hinting at themes of self-reflection and appearance versus reality within the narrative.

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