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Look at Me

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2004 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dolemite Is My Name, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Talented 20-year-old Lolita dreams of a singing career. But her self-esteem is low due to her weight problem and her narcissistic father, Étienne, a literary star with scant interest in his daughter's life. Lolita finds little comfort in the attentions of her vocal coach, suspecting the woman is using her to meet her influential father. Étienne's second wife proves to be Lolita's only trustworthy ally in her private battle to find a sense of worth.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Agnès Jaoui

  • Marilou BerryLolita Cassard
  • Jean-Pierre BacriÉtienne Cassard
  • Agnès JaouiSylvia Millet
  • Laurent GrévillPierre Millet
  • Virginie DesarnautsKarine Cassard
  • Keine BouhizaSébastien
  • Grégoire OestermannVincent
  • Serge RiaboukineFélix
  • Michèle MorettiÉdith
  • Yves VerhoevenLe badaud 1