Quartile rating: 5.5/10 · 1 rating
A story about 11 girls living in Paris. Each of them has its own problems: career, love life, children. Every girl has their complexes and virtues. They always look elegant, hiding their inner feelings. Will they reach all the goals and overcome all their difficulties?
French Women is a fairly formulaic ensemble comedy-drama set in Paris, following multiple female characters navigating familiar life challenges. The plot is episodic and predictable, covering well-trodden ground of love, career, and identity without much fresh perspective. The acting is competent but unremarkable across the ensemble cast. The cinematography benefits from the Parisian setting, offering some visual appeal. The film lacks novelty, echoing countless similar ensemble pieces about women in the city. The ending wraps things up in a conventional, unsurprising manner.