I wanted to watch this movie to complete Benoit's filmography as he is among my short list of artists. Usually, he is a funny comedy man but here he tries a romance/drama. In a way, his part reminds of Robin Williams in « insomnia » because it was the same experience for him and their characters are like cousins : loner, crazy, twisted lover
Beyond, this movie was a really good surprise because it's not the usual french movie : here, the action happens in Lille, a north city and not Paris ; the characters really work to earn their life instead of being lazy upper class ; Thus i'm interested in the story and characters, all the more than i have also experimented a close relationship that was started as a job relation. When the movie turns into a thriller, it keeps being original because it's not clear to say who manipulates who ! As Benoit's love interest, Isabelle Carré is excellent as unlike famous french actresses, she plays with simplicity and truth ! In conclusion, it's a really good movie that allows to discover real France and which offers an original examination of passion
Review of In His Hands
