Must-See Movie of the Week: A Stunning Human Epic!

TOP 3 MOVIES ACCORDING TO CRITICS:

1st: Hamnet – 3.8/5

“It’s hard to emerge unscathed from this powerful film about love and loss. From passionate beginnings to heartrending endings, from fury to resilience, Chloé Zhao delivers a staggering human saga.” By Olivier Pélisson (Bande à part)

“A deeply intimate drama, brimming with immense poetry.” By Françoise Delbecq (Elle)

2nd: The Mage of the Kremlin – 3.6/5

“A beautiful film, indeed, swift and effective, in the American style, co-written by Emmanuel Carrère who is caught here offering advice to drunk students during the perestroika.” By Eric Neuhoff (Le Figaro)

“This portrayal of a discreet adviser who brought Vladimir Putin to power is captivating.” By Caroline Vié (20 Minutes)

3rd: Christy and His Brother – 3.5/5

“A cinema that’s tender and radiant.” By Emmanuelle Spadacenta (CinemaTeaser)

“The creators build a refreshing portrait of a community seeking fragile unity against imposed fate around their hero. Thrilling.” By Xavier Leherpeur (L’Obs)

TOP 3 MOVIES ACCORDING TO AUDIENCES:

Tied for 1st: Hamnet – 4.1/5

“A truly beautiful film that sweeps you up and stirs through every emotion. The final scene is stunning. The actors are outstanding, with a special mention for Jessie Buckley.” By frede73

“A masterpiece of humanity…” By Violet D

Tied for 1st: Diamanti – 4.1/5

“I loved it! What a wonderful find.” By Anais Aidoud

“This movie is a must-see. It’s a story about women but also about a way of working that may no longer exist today.” By ERRP

Tied for 1st: Christy and His Brother – 4.1/5

“A favorite.” By Cine71

“Christy and His Brother stands out as a finely tuned social drama, where the harshness of life’s paths never overshadows the possibility of mending.” By Coucou

* Based on the ratings from the AlloCiné barometer as of Thursday, January 22, 2026, for films released in theaters on January 21 with at least 10 reviews for the top press. This top does not include films that have been released one or more times previously.

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