First of all, let me say that I respect the views of those reviewers who have liked Que la bete Meure. I write this to folks who may share my taste in film.
Que la bete Meure, while not a bad film, is like many French films - more concerned with style and *appearing* thoughtful than with plot or production values. I would charge that Les Diabolique, Alphaville, and Les Revenants, to name but three movies, all suffer from this malaise. If you are expecting a gripping story, twists which don't seem contrived, or characters who are not stock, this may not be the film for you.
Que la bete Meure, while not a bad film, is like many French films - more concerned with style and *appearing* thoughtful than with plot or production values. I would charge that Les Diabolique, Alphaville, and Les Revenants, to name but three movies, all suffer from this malaise. If you are expecting a gripping story, twists which don't seem contrived, or characters who are not stock, this may not be the film for you.