This masterful celebration starts off slowly, even uncertainly, giving no hint of the rich and elegant exploration of love, jealousy and animal attraction it will in all good time become.
The film could be subtitled "Six Characters in Search of an Ending:" When they find that ending, it is gently, delightfully uplifting.
90
L.A. WeeklyManohla Dargis
L.A. WeeklyManohla Dargis
Va Savoir doesn't so much flow as wander, trailing off into drama one minute, slapstick the next; it tries your patience, but ever so gently, masterfully.
88
Boston GlobeJay Carr
Boston GlobeJay Carr
Souffle-light and airily playful.
83
Portland OregonianKim Morgan
Portland OregonianKim Morgan
A vibrant, multicharacter film that entertains, disorients and enlightens.
80
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Readily accessible, slyly subversive and perfectly delightful film.
75
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
Delicious but complex.
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
It's an engaging diversion from a master director who, at the ripe age of 78, appears to be once again at the top of his game.
70
New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter Rainer
New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter Rainer
Rivette keeps the life-is-a-play metaphysics to a minimum, and the cast, including Jeanne Balibar and Sergio Castellitto, is attractive.