French Exit (2020)

French Exit: Directed by Azazel Jacobs. With Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges, Tracy Letts, Valerie Mahaffey. An aging Manhattan socialite living on what’s barely left of her inheritance moves to a small apartment in Paris with her son and cat.

“Michelle Pfeiffer plays an aging socialite who finds herself broke and needing to start over. With her son and cat in tow, they take off to stay at a friendu0026#39;s apartment in Paris to figure things out.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe cat plays a prominent role and takes the film into the absurd realm. I could have done without this subplot as it changes the tone of the film halfway through. If they were going for surreal and absurd go in 100% or donu0026#39;t go there at all. The story didnu0026#39;t need it.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDespite that, Pfeifferu0026#39;s commitment to playing this affected, sarcastic woman keeps you interested. At times she is hilarious, then gradually the layers are pulled back, revealing the pain underneath the facade. Her scenes in the latter part of the film are emotional and moving.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe supporting cast was very good as well. Lucas Hedges, the seemingly go-to young actor in Hollywood, was appropriately deadpan and amusing. But itu0026#39;s Pfeiffer who deserves an Oscar nomination. Itu0026#39;s truly one of her best roles.”