Don't Look Back

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Don't Look Back

2009

1h 50m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Panic attacks and memory loss signal the plight of a writer (Sophie Marceau) whose body is inexplicably being taken over by another woman (Monica Bellucci).

Jonathan Romney

Screen International

Don't Look Back, an initially intriguing, ultimately incoherent mind-bender.

May 17, 2009

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Mike D'Angelo

AV Club

Don't Look Back leans hard on a conventionally atonal musical score and cheap shock cuts, as well as some dubious special effects.

May 16, 2009

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Peter Brunette

The Hollywood Reporter

"Don't Look Back" begins promisingly. Seemingly obsessed with surfaces, the camera restlessly searches for hints and clues among the fragments we see, even before we know there's a mystery.

May 15, 2009

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...feels as though it were pulled out of David Lynch's pile of (justifiably) rejected screenplays.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 19, 2010

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Chris Cabin

Filmcritic.com

Anyone expecting more than the pleasure of seeing two of Europe's most ravishing actresses, Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci, sharing the same scene ... should brace for disappointment

Rated: 1.5/5

Jul 1, 2010

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

There are two wonderful performances to savor here, but the film itself doesn't hold much of a lasting impact despite a convincing parade of hysteria.

Rated: B-

Jun 25, 2010

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KEVIN C

Sophie Marceau plays a writer in this psychological drama that begins to think she may not be who she thinks she is leading to much paranoia and mistrust with people in her life. This is an interesting French film which also stars Monica Bellucci. Well acted and engaging.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/06/23

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Audience Member

Wow!!!! this was actually pretty entertaining. I love the way they change the language to French to Italian. Love Monica Belluci she is just to beatiful to see in person as well in film. The suspense and story was interesting and that what kept me into it. As for that being said I give this movie a C-.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/19

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Audience Member

Don't Look Back isn't worth the trouble or the frustration

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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don s

As confusing and incoherent as it was, I still enjoyed this psychological thriller for the wonderful performances of the leading ladies, two of Europe's most scintillating talents, Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci. The integration of one into the other was wild and disconcerting. The story slowly unfolds and comes together somewhat at the end, but it is a long road getting there and you scratch your head a lot along the way.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

An enjoyable film. Quite a mind trip.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

excellent, multi-layered, requires several views

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Synopsis

Panic attacks and memory loss signal the plight of a writer (Sophie Marceau) whose body is inexplicably being taken over by another woman (Monica Bellucci).

Director: Marina de Van
Producer: Patrick Sobelman
Screenwriter: Marina de Van, Jacques Akchoti
Production Co: Ateliers de Baere, Entre Chien et Loup, Ex Nihilo, Samsa Film, RTBF, Wild Bunch, StudioUrania
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 8, 2017
Runtime: 1h 50m