Fresh
"The Hedgehog" sneaks up on you with its heartfelt storytelling and sophisticated wit.
Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Overview
Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.
Director and cast
- Mona Achache Director
- Josiane Balasko as Renée Michel
- Garance Le Guillermic as Paloma Josse
- Togo Igawa as Kakuro Ozu
- Anne Brochet as Solange Josse
- Ariane Ascaride as Manuela Lopez
- Wladimir Yordanoff as Paul Josse
- Sarah Le Picard as Colombe Josse
- Jean-Luc Porraz as Jean-Pierre, tramp
- Mona Heftre as Mrs. Meurisse
- Gisèle Casadesus as Mrs. de Broglie
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
87%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A satisfying emotional experience.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Fresh
A reminder that, sometimes, the movies can get a beloved book exactly right.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Fresh
This a movie with such a light, stylish touch, it makes no claims to profundity and is a sweetly hopeful experience.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
"The Hedgehog" is a treat: a movie that's smart, grown-up, wry and deeply moving.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
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