Philip French's film of the week
Films of the week reviewed by the Observer film critic Philip French
Bonjour Tristesse; Plein Soleil – review
In his final column for the Observer, Philip French welcomes the re-release of two influential classics from the late 1950s
What Maisie Knew – review
Maisie goes to Manhattan in this fine modern-day adaptation of Henry James's novel of irresponsible parenting, writes Philip French
The Big City – review
Philip French welcomes the rerelease of Satyajit Ray's enduring 1963 masterpiece about one woman's struggle for independence
Frances Ha – review
Greta Gerwig shines in an unsympathetic role about a young New Yorker struggling to find her identity and a direction in life, writes Philip French
Easy Money – review
Double-crossing and muddied morality are rife in a relentless Swedish crime thriller brought to the UK by fan Martin Scorsese, writes Philip French
Much Ado About Nothing – review
Joss Whedon's California-set Much Ado, filmed in black and white over 12 days, is a charming and witty triumph, writes Philip French
Behind the Candelabra – review
A brilliant performance by Michael Douglas illuminates an affectionate and funny portrait of the flamboyant entertainer Liberace, writes Philip French
Populaire – review
Boy meets girl meets typewriter in this witty French take on classic Hollywood romcoms, writes Philip French
Something in the Air – review
Olivier Assayas looks back at the days following the events of May 1968 – and at his own youth – with a delicate wit, says Philip French
The Great Gatsby – review
Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive adaptation tramples over the subtleties of the F Scott Fitzgerald classic, writes Philip French
I'm So Excited! – review
Chaos reigns in business class in Pedro Almodóvar's slight yet droll commentary on post-crash Spain, writes Philip French
In the Fog – review
Sergei Loznitsa's stark parable about Soviet collaboration with the Nazis has echoes of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, writes Philip French
Rebellion – review
A soldier is at war with himself in a taut colonial thriller that marks a stunning return to form for the director of La Haine, writes Philip French
The Place Beyond the Pines – review
The new movie from the director of Blue Valentine is a modern morality tale underpinned by outstanding central performances, writes Philip French
A Late Quartet – review
Fine performances enliven a moving drama about a group of classical musicians whose uneasy harmony is put at risk by illness, writes Philip French
In the House – review
François Ozon's clever psychological comedy about teaching and erotic obsession is his best work to date, writes Philip French
Neighbouring Sounds – review
With undertones of slavery and suicide, this three-part picture of life in upwardly mobile Brazil has the air of a slow-burning thriller, says Philip French
Beyond the Hills – review
Cristian Mungiu's prize-winning film is a powerful and sombre meditation on faith and friendship in present-day Romania, writes Philip French
Side Effects – review
This cleverly constructed pharma-thriller is a fitting sign-off for Steven Soderbergh, writes Philip French on his film of the week
Caesar Must Die – review
The Taviani brothers' account of a prison production of Julius Caesar marks a profoundly moving return to form, says Philip French
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