
Angel Face
Seen it?2018 | 120 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
8-year-old Elli and her mother, Marlène, live in a small town by the French Riviera where they act out to relieve boredom and hide from social services. When Marlène caves in to yet another night of excess, she chooses to leave Elli behind for a man she just met. The young child must confront her mother's demons in order to get her back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vanessa Filho
- Marion CotillardMarlène
- Ayline EtaixElli
- Alban LenoirJulio
- Amélie DaureChiara
- Stéphane RideauJean
- Mario MagalhaesBoris
- Joël Boudjelta
- Stefano CassettiMichel
- Pascal ParmentierHomme boîte de nuit #1
- Jean-Michel CorreiaHomme boîte de nuit #2