Games of Love and Chance
New Yorker Films | Release Date: August 31, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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90
Village VoiceDavid Ng
Unlike American counterparts "Kids" or "Dangerous Minds," this highly intelligent comedy (which cleaned up at this year's Césars) doesn't seek to shock or inspire, but merely documents teen moodiness in all its tedious unpredictability. Read full review
83
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
Beautifully observed tale of high-school kids in the projects outside Paris. Read full review
80
The New York TimesDana Stevens
A graceful and sympathetic look at how the lives of teenagers intersect with a work of literature. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
The vérité fascinates, even if the artifice is obvious. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
A work of drama, it's more realistic than any TV reality show. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Kechiche's film is bursting with life: Shot entirely on location using surprisingly long takes, all of it feels surprising authentic, even as these young kids attempt to spout dialogue that's nearly 300 years old. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
It is a provocative and potentially rich premise, to be sure, but the execution here is somewhat lacking. Read full review
50
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
The play within the movie is much more entertaining. Read full review
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