Clouds of Sils Maria

IFC Films | Release Date: April 10, 2015

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 99 Ratings

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valkukMay 3, 2015

As with other films that have relied on the audiences' imagination to move the story forward (Boyhood) where in fact there is none or in this case a missed opportunity, I would like to point to the core problem that the filmmakers are tryingAs with other films that have relied on the audiences' imagination to move the story forward (Boyhood) where in fact there is none or in this case a missed opportunity, I would like to point to the core problem that the filmmakers are trying to conceal. Primarily limited to bad acting in favor of marketability. I am always suspicious of actors when they wear glasses. They are using a prop not to intelligently enhance their chearcter but rather to hide their own deficiencies. I fully understand the intent of the Olivier's script, But boy what a shock it must have been when he realized that Kristin does not have the wherewithall to carry the emotional/psychological weight of her character. Poor Juilette was left stranded on her own with noone to play against. The script was screaming for the supporting actress to carry the story through facial and bodily expressions. Those attempts of outbursts by Kristin were ingenuous and I could see the struggle in the editing room to help cover up her flaws.... And what the hell were those underpants and black bra???? If anyone should have been naked in that scene it was Kristin!!! (a further indicator of how limited her acting education is). I can feel your pain Olivier. Better try next time ... keep away from star **** a little bit and maybe you will have a more satisfying result.… Expand

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everettJul 26, 2015

I was so disappointed, after the good reviews, and I'm a longtime Binoche fan. The suggestion that when males create female characters' sexual attraction to each other, they're often just "male fantasies," is brought up in the movie (re: theI was so disappointed, after the good reviews, and I'm a longtime Binoche fan. The suggestion that when males create female characters' sexual attraction to each other, they're often just "male fantasies," is brought up in the movie (re: the deceased playwright's play). But I think this a valid criticism of the movie too. Neither of these women, nor their relationship, felt real. I cared about no one in this film. Stilted, on-the-nose dialogue (both in the "play readings" by the women, and in the movie itself) didn't help, and the "play within a play" highlighted this fatal flaw instead of adding the intriguing layer that the filmmaker was going for. And the "Jo-Ann" character was flimsy and cliched. All in all, this film sacrificed depth and credibility to overblown pretentiousness. It's been compared to "All About Eve." No. The people in that movie were real. In this one, only the clouds felt real. So many clouds ...… Expand

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TuneisonDec 25, 2017

This movie is absolute garbage. Oliver Assayass. I'd rather Oliver A-DIE-yass than watch another one of his movies. The acting from everyone but Binoce in terrible and, even she has her slip ups at times. The story is uninteresting and, thisThis movie is absolute garbage. Oliver Assayass. I'd rather Oliver A-DIE-yass than watch another one of his movies. The acting from everyone but Binoce in terrible and, even she has her slip ups at times. The story is uninteresting and, this whole project was just a horrible idea.… Expand

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