Review of Ponette (1996) by Ashley B — 04 Jul 2011
A very thoughtful, moving, and beautifully directed French film about a little girl grieving over her mother's death. The 4 year old lead's performance is some of the most powerful acting I've seen by an actress of any age.
Aside from some disturbingly cruel and creepy behaviour by the other children and one clunky scene towards the end, the movie is easy to watch. It's realistic, sensitive, observant, and insightful about childhood - not at all the depressing slog its premise suggests.
This review of Ponette (1996) was written by Ashley B on 04 Jul 2011.
Ponette has generally received very positive reviews.
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