Ponette

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Edward M 06/18/2023 One of the most beautiful and deeply moving films that I have ever seen. Victoire Thivisol and the rest of the cast are excellent. See more Thomas M @TMProofreader 11/25/2022 The best acting performance from Victoire Thivisol! See more Nawt W 09/17/2022 For such a simple idea, the movie surprisingly executes it really well. It is quite a risk to put your movie on the shoulders of a 4 year old girl to act out concepts and situations that the actress might not even fully understand herself, but it was clearly worth it. Tragic denial and a crisis of faith through the prism of a small child who has yet to even grasp the concept of death.  Victoire Thivisol is indeed incredible. At least when she is alone. When she has to share the screen with other children, acting suddenly becomes awkward, and it's clear that kids don't really put any thought into what they are saying or doing, acting in the way that the man behind the camera wants them to. It's not their fault. They are kids, but it would be nice if the same care was put into directing them to be little assholes as it was put into Ponette herself.  The movie frankly drags a bit as it essentially plays out its high concept to the maximum without adding anything to it. Some aspects of the plot seem like a stretch, as it's really hard to believe adults are practically bullying a little girl into accepting that her mom is gone, even if it's done in frustration. The final scene leaves a lot up to interpretation. As being clearly played out in her head, it also goes way beyond anything a little girl could come up with in terms of rationale.  One thing should be noted is the soundtrack, which has great compositions even if they can't elevate that French countryside, where every interior and room is as dull as if it's the early 20th century. See more 04/28/2016 Great movie, prepare your hankchief See more 09/29/2013 Amazing Breathtaking performance such a young child. God bless her so that she wasn't affected negatively by the movie. I wish her well. See more 01/10/2013 this little girl is absolutely amazing. the best female performance i've seen in a very long time! See more Read all reviews

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