Kristen Scott Thomas shines in one of her best roles ever, all in flawless French. She is a no-holds-barred executive who will do anything to get ahead, include mistreat her bright young assistant, Ludivine Sagnier. In fact, Miss Thomas actually enjoys twisting the screws on the young woman who had considered her a mentor and benefactor.
Finally, of course, the boss goes too far and the balance of power begins to shift. Our lovely assistant behaves oddly and we fear she is descending into a crippling depression. But wait! Before you grab a Zoloft, notice her errand to ask a favor of her sister, consider the file she keeps locked up that no one else knows about, and figure why she disguises herself to go to the movies.
What makes the film so fascinating is the clever move/countermove screenplay that provides tantalizing hints increasing scullduggery. The two female leads play beautifully off each other and the hapless men that get in their way are interesting in their own right.
Not a whodunit, Love Crimes is more of a what's-she-gonna-do that should keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved every maniacal minute of it!
Finally, of course, the boss goes too far and the balance of power begins to shift. Our lovely assistant behaves oddly and we fear she is descending into a crippling depression. But wait! Before you grab a Zoloft, notice her errand to ask a favor of her sister, consider the file she keeps locked up that no one else knows about, and figure why she disguises herself to go to the movies.
What makes the film so fascinating is the clever move/countermove screenplay that provides tantalizing hints increasing scullduggery. The two female leads play beautifully off each other and the hapless men that get in their way are interesting in their own right.
Not a whodunit, Love Crimes is more of a what's-she-gonna-do that should keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved every maniacal minute of it!