“Monsieur Aznavour,” released on October 23, has received a strong audience rating, rising from 4.2 to 4.3 out of 5 and gaining nearly 500,000 admissions in its opening weekend. Viewers praise Tahar Rahim’s performance, with many reviews expressing emotional engagement. However, the film’s press score lags behind at 3.2, highlighting a critical divide. Critics argue it lacks depth and perspective, while the audience overwhelmingly supports the film, marking it as a potential hit in 2024.
Premiering on October 23, *Monsieur Aznavour* has received a remarkable audience score. On its opening day, it was rated 4.2 out of 5, and in an impressive turn of events, this rating climbed to 4.3 out of 5 over the weekend. Such positive feedback suggests strong word-of-mouth, which is already being reflected in box office performance.
By the end of its inaugural weekend, the film attracted nearly 500,000 viewers. If this trend continues, it is expected to surpass 1.5 million admissions, with projections even suggesting it could achieve 2 million.
A previous report indicated that the audience found the film particularly touching, and many praised Tahar Rahim’s portrayal. Out of 463 reviews, a significant majority—441—rated the film 3 out of 5 or higher, highlighting Rahim’s standout performance as Charles Aznavour as a focal point for viewers’ emotional responses.
‘A biopic that is sure to be a hit, with guaranteed emotional moments…‘ comments Yves, who rated it 4.5 out of 5. Nico F, also awarding 4.5 out of 5, stated, ‘It evokes real emotion throughout… covering obsession, hardships, the influence of Edith Piaf, and the profound journey of Aznavour. A must-see. Tahar Rahim is extraordinary.‘
Impressive Audience Reception
*Monsieur Aznavour* has secured the 4th highest audience rating for films released in 2024, considering only those with at least 100 ratings. When examining French films directed by a French filmmaker, it ranks 2nd, outperforming *Emilia Perez* and *Un P’tit truc en plus*, both of which garnered a score of 4.2 from the audience.
However, there is a noteworthy contrast between the viewers’ appreciation and the film’s critical reception. Critics have been more reserved, with a press score of just 3.2 out of 5 based on evaluations from 36 sources, indicating a 1.1 point differential between audience and critic scores.
Disparity in Ratings
This disparity begs the question: what accounts for the critics’ lower scores? Some harsh critiques, such as that from *Les Inrocks*, indicated that ‘the film lacks critical distance from the character it portrays, presenting a star who seems to exploit both her own and others’ misfortunes in pursuit of a selfish quest for success.‘
Despite the critical reception, the majority of press reviews still favored ratings above 3, with only four out of 36 scoring the film a low 1 out of 5.
*Monsieur Aznavour* is currently showing in theaters.
*Data gathered on October 28, 2024.