Rohmer’s wistful, sumptuously beautiful film cycle receives a gorgeous box set from Criterion.
This wry variation on Rohmer’s style of romantic comedy is a must-own, even if the Blu-ray is slightly marred by an unrestored negative.
Despite its googly-eyed missive to the power of romance fueling confidence and comfort, A Summer’s Tale is most salient when addressing the bonds of friendship
Éric Rohmer’s dialogues are in peak form, always building in their back-and-forth volleys to spine-tingling epiphanies.