Babysitter

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Babysitter

2022

1h 27m

Comedy

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Cédric (42) loses his job after a sexist joke that goes viral. Encouraged by his brother -- a well-meaning nerd -- he embarks on a so-called therapy to free him from sexism and underlying misogyny. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Nadine, exasperated by his narcissistic introspection, is herself in need of dreaming and adrenaline. The hiring of a mysterious and liberated babysitter, Amy (22), will help her get some fresh air and shake up the family balance.

Jonathan Romney

Screen International

Chokri, Léger and the cast are clearly having fun throughout – at times too much fun, which can make Babysitter an alienating, exhausting watch.

Jun 20, 2022

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Siddhant Adlakha

indieWire

A riotous comedy in the body of a Technicolor nightmare, the film arrives with thunderous, uncompromising energy that only lets up when Chorkri decides to veer into the phantasmagorical.

Rated: A

Jan 28, 2022

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Isaac Feldberg

RogerEbert.com

It's such an endearingly, refreshingly weird satire that, out of all the Midnight titles at Sundance this year, it feels the most destined for cult status.

Jan 25, 2022

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Zoë Rose Bryant

Next Best Picture

Aside from Chokri giving a rather genuine performance as the pained Nadine (the only affecting acting featured in the film), “Babysitter” isn’t worth a watch, and there are far better features on this subject matter to seek out.

Rated: 1/10

Jul 5, 2024

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Monica Reid

Far Out Magazine

What detracts from the film still more is that the concept becomes muddled and the message unclear well before the conclusion.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 24, 2023

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Steven Warner

In Review Online

Babysitter isn’t nearly as pointed in the rest of its observations, an absurdist take on misogyny, female empowerment, and toxic masculinity that exhausts the viewer long before its end credits

Jun 20, 2022

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Dani G

A little weird. Original, but it drags a little

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Synopsis

Cédric (42) loses his job after a sexist joke that goes viral. Encouraged by his brother -- a well-meaning nerd -- he embarks on a so-called therapy to free him from sexism and underlying misogyny. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Nadine, exasperated by his narcissistic introspection, is herself in need of dreaming and adrenaline. The hiring of a mysterious and liberated babysitter, Amy (22), will help her get some fresh air and shake up the family balance.

Director: Monia Chokri
Producer: Fabrice Lambot, Catherine Léger, Martin Paul-Hus, Pierre-Marcel Blanchot
Screenwriter: Catherine Léger, Catherine Léger
Production Co: Amérique Film, Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC), Phase 4 Productions
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: Canadian French
Runtime: 1h 27m