BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 4/18/2025

THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE

“This marks the feature film debut of director/co-writer Léa Domenach who shows a deft touch balancing both the comedy and the more dramatic moments. With the radiant Deneuve leading the way, The President’s Wife is a delight.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“She deftly handles the film’s pivotal scenes, which are the reimagined, real-life moments of the Chiracs’ lives, both public and private. It’s in the quieter moments, when it’s just Deneuve, the camera, and you that the actress’s power is revealed.”John Black, Cinekong

SCRAP

“Scrap is the sort of festival film that should thrive on streaming. Never intended to be a blockbuster, it’s a grown-up movie that doesn’t make you feel like you’ve just wasted your time on two hours of explosions and special effects.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

THE WEDDING BANQUET

“Ultimately The Wedding Banquet stands as an example of a remake that was done for the right reasons. The world of 2025 is different from the world of 1993, and the new film reflects those changes in a positive way.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies