Anatomy of a Fall

“It’s always disappointing when a film aspires to greatness that it never achieves. Such is the case with the latest offering from French writer-director Justine Triet, whose allegedly suspenseful thriller is about as appetizing as a plate of tepid leftovers. This crime investigation/courtroom drama about the mysterious death of a middle-aged unsuccessful writer (Samuel Theis) who falls from the second story of his mountain chalet looks into whether his demise is due to suicid...”

“It's remarkable that the first credit in the end roll goes to "le chien," the dog Snoop (Messi). It's appropriate: his portrayal of a poisoned, dying animal won the Palm D'og in 2023, and honestly, he earns it. In a film full of uncertainty and competing narratives, the dog's suffering is the one unambiguous truth. Anatomy of a Fall joins the club of great courtroom dramas, standing comfortably alongside Witness for the Prosecution, 12 Angry Men, Inherit the Wind. The scr...”

“French movie with a drama / courtroom theme that is gripping more into it's realistic tone than others movies that create unexpected and unbelievable tones, directed by Justine Triet from a screenplay she co-wrote with Arthur Harari (Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle). Currently it is the winner of Canne's Palm D'or and nominated for five Academy awards, being those Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading...”