Two Days, One Night

Sundance Selects | Release Date: December 24, 2014

8.4	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 214 Ratings

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Brent_MarchantJan 24, 2015

Despite a capable (though somewhat-overrated) performance by Marion Cotillard and some thoughtful social messages, this exercise in narrative repetition grows tiresome as the film wears on, offering audiences fewer rewards than what theDespite a capable (though somewhat-overrated) performance by Marion Cotillard and some thoughtful social messages, this exercise in narrative repetition grows tiresome as the film wears on, offering audiences fewer rewards than what the picture's premise seems to promise. Even with a scant runtime of only 1:35, the story tries the patience of viewers with the most resilient of attention spans. Wait for this one to come to DVD or cable before plunking down the cost of a full-priced theater ticket.… Expand

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TVJerryJan 31, 2015

On Friday afternoon, a factory worker (Marion Cotillard) is told that she'll be laid off on Monday if her colleagues vote for their bonuses instead of her. She has the weekend to visit each of them and state her case. To complicate matters,On Friday afternoon, a factory worker (Marion Cotillard) is told that she'll be laid off on Monday if her colleagues vote for their bonuses instead of her. She has the weekend to visit each of them and state her case. To complicate matters, she's recovering from a serious depression. Each encounter adds a layer of humanity to her plight, but the drama is diluted by so much footage of her walking from house to house. Although it's never dull, the pace is deliberate and the emotions are often underplayed. Cotillard (nominated for an Oscar), is convincing, but the brilliance of her performance eludes me. This will be best appreciated by those who enjoy a quiet character study in the foreign film style.… Expand

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hotfromcauldronJan 19, 2015

Two days, one night, 16 votes, 95 minutes-- I am not a fan of a movie title which telegraphs what we have to countdown to it’s ending. You can pull the bed covers over your head-or take this precious gift we call life by the balls and runTwo days, one night, 16 votes, 95 minutes-- I am not a fan of a movie title which telegraphs what we have to countdown to it’s ending. You can pull the bed covers over your head-or take this precious gift we call life by the balls and run with it. Sandra’s pill popping pity full grass roots journey to save her job becomes a repetitive refrain of reach out and touch somebody’s hand. And in a year of addicted and afflicted women in the weakest field of nominees for best actress - Marion Cotilliard’s performance is just good. Scarlett Johansson should be in the running for an original female character in “Under Her Skin.” And why does the Academy have best foreign film but not best foreign actor/actress category? And if an Aussie or Brit plays American what is that considered?… Expand

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bigtruckOct 10, 2015

Halfway through the film (when I gave into boredom and turned it off) I'd yet to see any dramatic tension, strong performances or even awkward conversation. Instead, a woman made sluggish, whiny and morose by her mental illness plods from oneHalfway through the film (when I gave into boredom and turned it off) I'd yet to see any dramatic tension, strong performances or even awkward conversation. Instead, a woman made sluggish, whiny and morose by her mental illness plods from one banal setting to the next (a hallway; a convenience story) to have nearly identical conversations with equally uninteresting coworkers. We're supposed to care about these scenes because her job is at stake, but the film fails to establish that Sandra deserves that job. I wouldn't vote for her.… Expand

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foxgroveDec 24, 2014

A uniquely simple idea makes for unusual albeit limited cinema. The story is of one woman's attempt to get her job back in the period of time stipulated by the title. To do this she has to convince her fellow workers to fore go their bonus inA uniquely simple idea makes for unusual albeit limited cinema. The story is of one woman's attempt to get her job back in the period of time stipulated by the title. To do this she has to convince her fellow workers to fore go their bonus in order for her to be reinstated. Marion Cotillard is the film's ace card and she gives a perfectly judged, nuanced performance elevating the slight material to a higher plane than it may have otherwise achieved. Unfortunately, the body of the film is, by the very nature of its content, to repetitive to really excite. Most of the central act shows Cotillard making house calls in an attempt to rally co-workers to her cause. Ultimately, though, these events leave one only mildly interested rather than compelled.… Expand

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