La belle empoisonneuse

A talented chemist discovers her employer is involved in illegal activities and decides to take matters into her own hands. She uses her expertise to enact a series of elaborate poisonings, targeting those she deems corrupt. Her actions lead to a chaotic and darkly humorous chain of events as she navigates the consequences of her vigilantism.

The film was met with a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor to be hit-or-miss. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the dark comedic premise while others found it unsatisfying.

• The film's premise is intriguing but ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive or consistently funny narrative.

• Some viewers found the dark humor and twists engaging, while others were put off by the plot's lack of clarity.

• The performances were generally considered adequate but couldn't salvage the script's shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely inconclusive, with a small number of viewers noting it as a forgettable comedy and others mentioning it was a bit too dark for their taste.

The film is based on the novel 'Le Poison' by Jean-Christophe Grangé, though it deviates significantly from the source material.