Elle

The French must really like their sex! That part was no surprise. But mixed in with a screwed up family and a collossal crime the story held it all together to he very end.

This is a decent movie although its provocative and not entirely believable when it comes to women, trauma, and sex. Isabelle Huppert is a strong female lead who has a casual attitude toward affairs and sexual fantasies, seemingly as a result of a traumatic event in childhood, but her character never really rings true. She plays the role well, though, and is appealingly enigmatic to the end. The different parts of the movie dont quite cohere: the perfunctory childhood tragedy feels forced into the script and Hupperts character is too unwaveringly blank and detached. That appealing laissez faire attitude that she has turns out to be disappointing in the end, which is way too predictable.

This movie was very different! It was good but kind of unbelievable as far as her personal relationships in the story went. Don’t want to spoil anything; I would recommend just to hear other reviews.

Yikes! This is not for the faint of heart.

I would describe ELLE as a psycho-sexual-mystery-suspense story. As some others have mentioned, this movie is not for everyone. If you have experienced any sexual abuse trauma you should think twice about watching this film. I could barely make it through the rape scenes. Still, this is from the director who brought us BASIC INSTINCT and thats saying something. This is no cheap exploitation flick. A very thought provoking film exploring the sexual and power dynamics between the characters. I wouldnt watch it again but I wont ever forget it.

Im a longtime fan of Isabelle Hupert, and this role is perfect for her. Im glad her age is not a deterrent any longer as makeup and care can help great actresses play younger roles in films. We can enjoy Isabelle Huperts formidable skills much longer. Good thriller film with unpredictable plot.

Great movie--another foreign masterpiece. Great acting and amazing sexual scenes. Best foreign movie of the year ! You have got to check this one out--with a great ending. Saw it twice at the theatres and I bought a copy for my collection. Get this one!!!!.

For the great acting and very good production. A very twisted story, but not too far from reality for some. I wanted to stop watching it at one point, but I could not. Have you own experience.

Great movie! Dark, suspenseful, superbly cast & acted I’ve watched it three different times & found settle nuances I had missed prior. I would definitely recommend this movie to a friend.

Its not meant to be a fun movie so if thats what youre looking for then search on. If youre looking for an incredibly well acted, artistic work that probes the psyche of a powerful and troubled woman then this is the movie for you. Totally brilliant, loved it even though it is, at times, disturbing.