Is La rouge et la noire Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2011)

📖 The Core Premise

La rouge et la noire stands as a 2011 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Crime landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Carrying on Luc Moullets unfinished screenplay about the theft of la pénélope, a camera created by Aaton and capable of recording equally well in 35 mm and digitally, LA ROUGE ET LA NOIRE is a film in kaleidoscope form. The portrait of Aatons founder, Jean-Pierre Beauviala creator, inter alia, of the time-code and the light cameras used by the New Wave (in particular the bush camera specially designed for Jean Rouch) is centered around the basic plot introduced by two women thieves who talk as voice-overs, and whose identities will only be revealed at the end."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In La rouge et la noire, even the presence of Jean-Pierre Beauviala struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Crime. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is La rouge et la noire worth your time? If you appreciate Crime films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, La rouge et la noire misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 74 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.