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Published yesterday at 4:00 p.m.
Father of 100 children
“Father 100 Children” sometimes errs too much in wanting to dramatize the work of journalism (the approach is similar to that of the program “JE”), but the investigation seems meticulous and brings to light a little-known reality. It also shows the risks of this parallel world in which women sometimes put themselves in physical and emotional danger because, in their eyes, there is no valid alternative solution.
Alexandre Vigneault
Squishy heart
Certainly the narrative of Cœur de slush, the highly anticipated film by Mariloup Wolfe inspired by the novel of the same name (written by Sarah-Maude Beauchesne, who penned the screenplay here), is a bit thin. Predictable, we agree. But not thin either. It must be said that the conversations always ring true and contain a well-placed touch of feminism and “wokism” here and there. The chemistry between the friends (Salma Serraji and Vivi-Anne Riel) is also infectious. And what can we say about the morals about the importance of friendship and sisterhood that would drive us all crazy if we ignored them?
Silvia Galipeau
blackberry
“Blackberry” drags in the end, but remains a very enjoyable film that delights us with its intelligence, humor and sincerity.
Pascal LeBlanc
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Despite the dark nature of the story, the offbeat humor between a life lesson from the optimist Perrito (Harvey Guillén) and a gorgeously animated fight scene keeps you laughing. This fireworks display, called “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” sets the stage for the return of Shrek and our trio of amigos in a fifth work.
Valerie Simard
My crime
Aside from the well-crafted lyrics and impeccable art direction, what sets My Crime apart most is its actors. Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Rebecca Marder, great, are surrounded by big names here who clearly enjoy what they have to say and do.
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Jules in the land of Asha
The green forest appears almost magical through the lens of Sophie Farkas Bolla, who is filming her first feature film here. An impression reinforced by the cheerful music that accompanies the young adventurers on their journey, punctuated by amazing events, such as this night lit by fireflies. But beyond the beauty of nature, it is above all that of childhood that the filmmaker manages to highlight in a brilliant way.
Veronique Larocque
John Wick: Chapter 4
Even after dozens of shootouts and fights with every weapon imaginable, we are impressed by the fluidity of the choreography and the elegance of the stunts in John Wick. It is also surprising to what extent this fourth part develops further in this regard.
Pascal LeBlanc
The trade unionist
By staging a thriller with a suspenseful atmosphere, Jean-Paul Salomé offers an effective film whose impact is primarily based on the authentic character of the story. Continuing a connection begun with La Daronne, which was much lighter in tone, Jean-Paul Salomé again offers Isabelle Huppert – obviously perfectly – the opportunity to explore a rarer facet of her personality as an actress.
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breath in, breath out
As we watch each of the 30-minute episodes of “Inspire Exhale,” we won’t get bored for a second. The plot moves along quickly, the jokes follow one another at a brisk pace and our detective brains are busy unmasking the murderer. As in One Way, but in a fake version.
Hugo Dumas
You can live forever
Although the film is a work of fiction, the fact that Sarah Watts herself grew up as a lesbian in a Jehovah’s Witness community certainly contributes to this sensitive and conscientious scenario. “You Can Live Forever” is a successful first effort that has us excited to find out what Sarah Watts and Mark Slutsky have to offer us in the future.
Audrey Anne Blais
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Boundaries
“Borders” takes the form of a thriller fueled by true anecdotes from the filmmaker’s family and is characterized by this type of exploration of the concept of “territory” in all its physical and mental forms. Marked by a remarkable performance from Pascale Bussières, who plays one of her best roles here, Frontières adds a beautiful stone to the unique work that Guy Édoin is building.
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