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Mauvaises Fréquentations (Bad Company) (1999)

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Inspired by true events that occurred in France in the mid-'90s, this French-language feature explores the relationship between two best friends who come from opposite sides of the tracks. Delphine (Maud Forget) is 14 years old and shy, a delicate and studious high-school patron who comes from an upper-class background. After following around Olivia (Lou Doillon), the new student at her high school and a dreadlocked, outspoken outcast, the two develop a close bond. Olivia is from a broken home

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Alain Layrac

Jun 10, 2003

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Critic Reviews for Mauvaises Fréquentations (Bad Company)

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (5)

I haven't seen any recent film about American teenagers in crisis with this kind of economy.

January 23, 2002 Comment
David D'Arcy
Film.com
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Penetrates the madness of the teenage imagination with a story that feels both authentic and chilling.

September 7, 2001 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | Comment
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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Bad Company is good company only when it is most natural.

September 15, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

An engaging and powerful portrayal of puberty gone awry.

March 8, 2002 Full Review Source: Miami Herald | Comment
Marta Barber
Miami Herald

While such a plot is entirely possible ... it has little redeeming value here beyond its apparent craftsmanship.

February 4, 2002 Full Review Source: Film Journal International | Comment
Doris Toumarkine
Film Journal International

I was certainly swept up into its horrible clutches. But to what end?

September 7, 2001 Comment
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
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