Widow Clicquot
critic Reviews
, 80% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Centering around Haley Bennett's sparkling performance, Widow Clicquot is a visually impressive tale of resilience that leaves a pleasing aftertaste on the palette.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreWendy IdeObserver (UK)
For all the stirring proto-feminist messaging, this is a curiously uninvolving piece of storytelling.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDeborah RossThe Spectator
Although Widow Clicquot won’t blow your mind, it is a solid, if muddled, biopic of someone who was entirely fascinating, founded a great champagne empire, became one of the richest women of her day and whom, I’m guessing, you know nothing about.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJonathan RomneyFinancial Times
Bryce Dessner, from rock band The National, also contributes an austere score mixing spare strings and a convent-like choir. Overall, though, Widow Clicquot is distinctly lacking in verve.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScorePhil HoadGuardian
It’s not quite the full grand cru period drama from the Merchant Ivory vintage, but rather a semi-sparkling biopic.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDavid SextonNew Statesman
A dim, fawning account of the achievements of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin (1777-1866), the original creator of the marque.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScorePeter RainerFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
This didn't pop my cork.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreKevin HarleyRadio Times
Widow Clicquot isn't quite robust or ferocious enough to fully do its subject justice.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJonathan DeanSunday Times (UK)
Like second-day champagne, it rather lacks in fizz.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAdam SweetingThe Arts Desk
Despite the slightly melodramatic presentation, it’s a fascinating story which may make you feel inclined to check out the source material for further enlightenment. Or, throwing caution to the winds, even to pop open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScorePablo De VitaLa Nación (Argentina)
Underlying the movie is a love story told in flashbacks, but what prevails is a fascinating tale of a celebrated drink that, even with a certain conventionality, never loses its subtle charm and remarkable tastefulness. [Full review in Spanish]
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