| Publication | Verdict | |-------------|---------| | Variety | “A sincere, if self-indulgent, cry from the heart.” | | The Guardian | “As shallow as it is graphic. 2/5 stars.” | | IndieWire | “The most honest film about sexual ennui since Last Tango in Paris.” | | RogerEbert.com | “Not for everyone. But for those it speaks to, it’s devastating.” |
The film holds a 45% on Rotten Tomatoes (mixed) but a 72% audience score, suggesting a cult following. It was banned in several countries (Russia, Turkey, Malaysia) and given an NC-17 rating in the US, limiting distribution. Love 2015 danlwd fylm
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Noé employed an intimacy coordinator only minimally, preferring long rehearsals where actors improvised dialogue around explicit acts. The result is a film that feels less like pornography and more like an uncomfortable vérité documentary of a relationship. making each room feel lived‑in.