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“My plan was to die before the money ran out,” says 60-year-old penniless Manhattan socialite Frances Price, but things didn’t go as planned. Her husband Franklin has been dead for 12 years and with his vast inheritance gone, she cashes in the last of her possessions and resolves to live out her twilight days anonymously in a borrowed apartment in Paris, accompanied by her directionless son Malcolm and a cat named Small Frank—who may or may not embody the spirit of Frances’s dead husband.
A penniless widow, Frances, after losing all her money and her husband's inheritance, decides to start her life anew in Paris with her son, Malcolm, and her cat, Small Frank. She plans to spend the last of her money on a final voyage, hoping to find a new beginning in the city of love. With a small group of quirky friends who accompany them, they embark on a journey filled with unexpected encounters and humorous misadventures.
French Exit received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed at Michelle Pfeiffer's performance but criticism aimed at the film's eccentric tone and disjointed narrative. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark humor and unique style, while others found it overly peculiar and unsatisfying.
Michelle Pfeiffer delivers a captivating performance as the eccentric widow.
The film's quirky and surreal tone proved divisive among critics.
The narrative structure was often seen as meandering and lacking a clear resolution.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a peculiar and uneven experience. While some appreciated its unconventional approach and Michelle Pfeiffer's performance, many felt the plot was confusing and the humor didn't always land.
The film is based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Patrick deWitt, who also wrote the screenplay.
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I really can't do justice to just how thoroughly entertaining a film 'French Exit' is. It had me roaring and cackling with laughter, totally enchanted by its irreverence and good humour. You feel as if you're watching a great piece of class...