Lost Illusions
Seen it?2021 | 149 min | Drama, Romance, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. 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 romantics and history buffs. If you loved Dangerous Liaisons, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $21 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Xavier Giannoli
- Benjamin VoisinLucien de Rubempré
- Cécile de FranceLouise de Bargeton
- Vincent LacosteÉtienne Lousteau
- Xavier DolanNathan d'Anastazio
- Salomé DewaelsCoralie
- Jeanne BalibarMarquise d'Espard
- André MarconBaron du Châtelet
- Louis-Do de LencquesaingFinot
- Gérard DepardieuDauriat
- Jean-François StéveninSingali