What to see this week? Here are our reviews of the latest films released in theaters or on a platform.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes : Avatar monkeys
“The similarities between Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes And Avatar are, however, undeniable. This is possibly explained by the presence of screenwriter Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds) in the credits. In addition to having collaborated in the writing ofAvatar: The Way of Waterhe is working on the third and fourth parts,” writes our journalist Pascal Leblanc.
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The return : The summer of secrets
“If Guiguet and Corsini do not avoid the clichés of an apprenticeship story set against the backdrop of a summer vacation, they do, however, create a gripping family drama tinged with relevant reflection with a social flavor. Gently flaying the well-off couple, condescending although benevolent, they deal with sensitivity – and sometimes even with a few touches of humor – of determinism, heredity and racism,” says our journalist Manon Dumais.
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Madame de Sévigné : Never without my daughter
“The object of her mother’s adoration, Françoise feels crushed by this freedom-loving woman, who shines in society thanks to her lively spirit and presents her as an extension of herself. Inseparable until the late marriage (for the time) of Françoise with the Count of Grignan (Cédric Kahn), appointed lieutenant-general of Provence by Louis XIV, the two women experienced many arguments and reconciliations during a colossal correspondence and intense reunion,” explains our journalist Manon Dumais.
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