Mortes de préférence
Mortes de préférence

Mortes de préférence

2004Movie125 minFrench

Carole Picard gets into an accident after learning her husband was unfaithful and wakes up in the hospital where everyone calls her Eva Sorrente, with her papers also bearing this name and her husband and children having disappeared.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious police officer, Marcus Antoine, is drawn into a dark world of corruption and murder while investigating a series of seemingly unrelated killings. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled with powerful figures and facing moral compromises. The investigation leads him to uncover a conspiracy that shakes the foundations of the justice system he serves.

Critical Reception

Mortes de préférence received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise often directed at its suspenseful atmosphere and the strong performances of its lead actors. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted, while others appreciated its gritty realism and exploration of moral ambiguity within law enforcement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and gritty portrayal of crime and corruption.
  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actor.
  • Some found the plot to be overly complicated or difficult to follow.

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Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by French author Jean-Christophe Grangé.

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