Vital and vigorous even when its characters feel scraped of vigor/vitality, Philippe Garrel's latest finds boho Parisians facing the ends of marriages, affairs, and the feasibility of bohemian existence itself.
80
Time OutKeith Uhlich
Time OutKeith Uhlich
In comparison with near-impenetrable Garrel efforts like "Regular Lovers" (2005) and "Frontier of the Dawn" (2008), Jealousy cuts straight to the heart.
75
Slant MagazineNick McCarthy
Slant MagazineNick McCarthy
Like an astutely aching ballad, the film—aptly scored with sweet, strumming beats by Jean-Louis Aubert—is pleased to ambiguously infer the interior logic of its irresolute characters without pigeonholing their motivations.
Never a full-on character piece or even an exploration of the titular sentiment, Jealousy instead offers moments of quiet tragedy in some seemingly innocent throwaway moments
The acting throughout is supremely naturalistic, and the social milieu of both family life and the theatre are carefully observed and lightly rendered.
60
Time Out LondonDave Calhoun
Time Out LondonDave Calhoun
It’s a film that moves to the convincing rhythm of real life.
60
The DissolveMike D'Angelo
The DissolveMike D'Angelo
There isn’t much to it, really, but a little truth and loveliness is always welcome.