Review of Trouble Every Day (2001) by Matthew S — 23 Jun 2015

Claire Denis taks a very slow-burn approach in what most critics consider to be her contribution to The New French Extreme. At times, Denis does push the violence further that you might like -- but it should not stop the viewer from experience this potent examination of human existentialism.

Provocative with a sense of purpose. This is not your standard hour film. Beatrice Dalle is given her first real opportunity as an actor since her film debut in 1986's BETTY BLUE. Here, that energy and erotic charisma has aged into something far more dark.

Claire Denis carefully utilizes Dalle's odd presence to full and horrifically human effect.