Matt Damon plays a tough, quiet man who seems out of step with the world around him. He travels to France to help his daughter, who’s caught up in a complicated legal case. This could’ve been a flat, cliché role, but Damon brings nuance, restraint, and realism to the character.
The film starts off like a straightforward thriller, almost like a procedural, but soon shifts direction. What begins as an investigation becomes a much more intimate story about human connections and unspoken pain. That change works in some scenes, but in others it feels jarring—the tone wavers and not everything flows naturally.
The script brings up strong themes: guilt, cultural differences, the weight of family, the desire for redemption. But it doesn’t always handle them well. Some parts drag, and others are rushed, leaving certain moments without the emotional impact they seem to aim for.
Still, there are some really effective scenes, especially when the film slows down to focus on everyday life. It’s in the quiet details—a glance, a short exchange, a hesitant gesture—where the story finds its emotional core. Camille Cottin brings warmth and honesty to her role, and her chemistry with Damon gives the film some of its most heartfelt moments.
As it moves forward, the movie steps away from being a thriller and turns into something more reflective. It’s about second chances, about trying to understand people who feel completely foreign. It doesn’t all land, but there’s a sincerity running through it. Maybe it’s not perfect—but it does leave something behind.
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