Rotten
Two dull people have a dull love affair in "Summertime," a French drama that drags on like an August afternoon.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Overview
In 1971, a young woman moves from the French countryside to Paris and begins a passionate love affair with a feminist leader.
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Fresh
What makes Summertime really refreshing is that it doesn't treat its central romance as anything but wholly normal, despite the attitude of other characters, or indeed, the tenor of the time in which it is set.
Glenn Kenny, RogerEbert.com
Fresh
While the physical contrasts between Ms. de France and Ms. Higelin are striking, the differences of temperament and background that separate their characters rarely feel simplified.
A.O. Scott, New York Times
Fresh
Artfully calculated and authentically felt, the unexpectedly effective "Summertime" combines the conventional structure of classic movie romance with a sensual same-sex frankness that couldn't be more up-to-date.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
A rare look at the era through women's eyes.
Mark Jenkins, NPR
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