The Mystery of Henri Pick
2019
Drama / Comedy
1h40
Benjamin Berns rated ★ 9/10
Excellente intrigue qui ne cesse de nous inclure de plus en plus dans l’histoire. Tout le long, l’intérêt poursuit avec des découverte nous approchant de plus en plus de la vérité. J’attendais simplement une révélation finale mais le fait que la fin est été tournée ainsi donne beaucoup plus de sens à l’histoire et également une certaines pérennité à l’intrigue originale.
Synopsis
In a bizarre Breton library that collects rejected, never published manuscripts, a young editor discovers a novel that she considers a masterpiece. It was written by a certain Henri Pick, a cook who died two years earlier and who, according to his widow, had never read a book in his life or written anything but a shopping list... Did he have a secret life? When the book becomes a huge best-seller, Jean- Michel Rouche, a skeptical and stubborn literary critic, teams up with Joséphine, Pick’s daughter, to unravel the mystery.
Watch online
Apple TV
Starting from 3.99€
WatchCommunity Reviews
Viewers generally appreciate 'The Mystery of Henri Pick' for its intriguing plot and strong performances, particularly by Fabrice Luchini and Camille Cottin. The film's blend of mystery and literary drama, set against a picturesque French backdrop, keeps audiences engaged with its clever twists. However, some find the ending a bit underwhelming and the character portrayals occasionally overdone. Overall, it's seen as an enjoyable watch with a few reservations about its execution.
👍 Engaging plot with clever twists
👎 Ending may feel underwhelming
