Widow Clicquot

"A semi-sparkling biopic."

"Ambitious as it is in scope, the film is also somewhat charmless and dour."

"What a waste of a good drink, and of this fascinating woman as a subject."

"It’s never exactly inspired. (Bryce Dessner’s strikingly stark, neo-chamber-y score is an exception.)"

"Tacky marketing masquerading as historical drama."

"This attractively mounted production does not waste a moment."

"A solid, if muddled, biopic of someone who was entirely fascinating."

"A rich blend of historicity and poetry."

"Bennett delivers an exceptional performance as Barbe-Nicole."

"Bennett’s sensitive performance pulls us into her growing anguish and fear."

"A potentially fascinating, bubbly story is watered down by sexist framing."

"Smart, brilliantly acted, infused with a consistent and compelling atmosphere, and modest in length."

"Bennett is better than decent in the title role."

"A flat historical drama fit to be corked."

"The best aspects of this film are its beauty and its restraint."