Miss Impossible
They’re all nuts. Her parents, who want to send her off to boarding school. Her new teacher, who expects her to read impossibly old books. Her fellow band members, who make her sing ridiculous lyrics and dress her up in a frilly white dress for their first show. Everyone seems to know what she should do and how she should act. And it’s not like 13-year-old Aurore has any fundamental problem with changing herself either. Who would want to be like this: unhappy, ugly and emotionally withdrawn? But the others don’t seem all that much happier to her either. She definitely doesn’t ever want to be as old, rundown and lonely as her mother. And so she prefers to stay the way she is, to observe and make her biting comments on whatever comes her way.
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Plot Summary
Alice is a woman with a severe phobia of almost everything, especially contact with others. Her life revolves around her mother, who shields her from the world. When her mother dies, Alice is forced to confront her fears and venture out on her own, discovering a hidden talent for art and a surprising resilience.
Critical Reception
Miss Impossible received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised Virginie Efira's performance and the film's emotional core. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the heartwarming story and its themes of overcoming personal challenges.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Virginie Efira's compelling portrayal of a woman battling extreme phobias.
- The film's journey of self-discovery and overcoming adversity was seen as touching.
- Some critics noted a somewhat formulaic narrative structure.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film for its uplifting message and the strong central performance by Virginie Efira. Many found the story to be a moving depiction of personal growth and the strength of the human spirit.
Fun Fact
Virginie Efira underwent significant research and preparation to accurately portray the complex anxieties and phobias of her character, Alice.
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