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Let the Sunshine In (2018)

2018 • 1h 34m • Drama, Comedy • Not Rated
On October 4, 2026
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CinemaSerf on Let the Sunshine In

6/10 · Sep 1, 2024

I am fond of Juliet Binoche; she possesses an acting range that allows her to seemingly tackle any role. It’s a little baffling, however, why she chose this rather unremarkable project. She plays "Isabelle," a divorced mother in her forties searching for more satisfaction in her life. Unfortunately, she isn't having much success because the men she meets seem only capable of demonstrating an unwillingness to commit. What follows over ninety minutes is a dreary, slow-paced and overly talkative exploration of the men she encounters, sleeps with, and then rejects or is rejected by—and for me, that ultimately diminished the purpose of her quest. How could she ever discover that sought-after sense of fulfillment when she continually seems unable to stop searching? There’s a fair amount of sex, appearing realistic at times as if it's genuinely pleasurable, and other times feeling like just another way to end a date or conversation. But there's little depth to be found. Binoche does provide a convincing depiction of a woman who may always believe the grass is greener, whose behavior might actually push away the men she desires while drawing in those she doesn’t. This shrinking pool of possibilities is clearly shown through "Vincent" (Xavier Beavois) and "Fabrice" (Bruno Podalydès), as well as an irritatingly self-centered actor (Nicolas Duvauchelle) who embodies her strengths and weaknesses without even being given a name. It's a rather disheartening examination of relationships and human behavior, revisiting familiar ground without truly questioning anything or anyone; while it’s perfectly acceptable to watch, it isn’t the best work any of them have done.

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