Grand Expectations
2023
Drama / Thriller
1h45
Philippe Manguette rated ★ 9/10
En présence de Rebecca Marder ! Madeleine, brillante et idéaliste jeune femme issue d'un milieu modeste, prépare l'oral de l'ENA dans la maison de vacances d'Antoine, en Corse. Un matin, sur une petite route déserte, le couple se trouve impliqué dans une altercation qui tourne au drame. Lorsqu'ils intègrent les hautes sphères du pouvoir, le secret qui les lie menace d'être révélé. Et tous les coups deviennent permis.
Synopsis
Summer 2019. Just graduated from Sciences Po, Madeleine leaves to prepare the orals of the ENA in Corsica with Antoine, her lover with whom she shares very left-wing political convictions. On a small deserted road, an unexpected encounter will seal their fate.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'Grand Expectations' a compelling blend of political thriller and drama, with standout performances, particularly from Rebecca Marder. The film effectively intertwines themes of ambition, power, and personal integrity, resonating with current social dynamics. However, some felt the plot was occasionally predictable and the character development lacking, which made it hard to fully engage with the protagonists.
👍 Rebecca Marder's performance is widely praised.
👎 Some find the plot predictable and characters unrelatable.
