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Stephen Dalton

A low-key family drama with a shattering tragedy at its heart, Amanda is a quietly moving celebration of human resilience from French writer-director Mikhael Hers. World premiering today in Venice, this Parisian chamber piece has some of the texture of vintage Eric Rohmer, but little of his forensic observational eye. Timely themes and charming performances, especially from cherubic young screen novice Isaure Multrier, will likely generate mild festival buzz and modest domestic box office. But the overall package is a little too pedestrian to make much impact beyond the Gallic world, with tasteful understatement shading into bloodless blandness in places. [...]

di Stephen Dalton, articolo completo (3960 caratteri spazi inclusi) su The Hollywood Reporter 31 agosto 2018