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Jonathan K @aFIREintheattic Apr 26, 2025 Mean Girls but French and not funny... like at all. This is a hard watch. Seriously straight-up sociopath narcissist behavior on full display. It really should’ve been titled "Gaslighting". As a viewer, you know it's going to escalate and end badly. The film does a brilliant job of putting you in the main character’s shoes, her perspective. You completely understand her responses and actions, feeling the pain and chaos of being gaslit and manipulated, the teen angst and hormones. I found myself hating the mean girl, but the movie intentionally doesn't leave room for seeing things from both sides -- it’s a one-sided perspective. Quite an intense ride, and the actresses are all incredible, especially the lead, who absolutely owns the final scene. The movie’s singular vision allows you to empathize with her, even when she shifts from victim to perpetrator. And even after, you’re still feeling her pain, the chaos, and the toxic swirl left by this relationship. See more

Ashleysmashley Apr 24, 2024 good movie..very realistic See more

Apr 5, 2021 Intense, if ever you were (or are) a teenager who seemingly attracted drama and toxic people to you this movie is perfect for you to not feel alone; the essence of youth guides the tone for the film and in the midst of social pressure, ecstasy, sex , ego and insecurity most of all the film unravels into an increasingly toxic relationship between two beautiful but insecure teenagers whose jealousy of each other ultimately leads to terrible consequences. See more

Feb 26, 2021 Show the manipulation of female friendship and being pushed over the edge by emotional and psychological bullying; thoughtful direction by Laurent and Japy and Laage are superb See more

May 29, 2017 The storyline is actually quite simple but I feel that the duration of the movie is too long in building suspense. And it's not as interesting as I imagined. See more

Oct 26, 2016 French movies have a lot in common. Copious amounts of smoking and drinking, great actresses, and foreshadowing that takes place in classrooms. Sometimes this movie drifts away to gaze adoringly on the main actresses and that is where the cinematography really shines. The decision to stage a good portion of the movie in a lakeside trailer park was fantastic. See more

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