The film is at once among Allen’s most economical works and one of his most free-spirited.
Valérie Lemercier’s film feels at once like a vanity project for its maker and a glorified fan tribute.
The film adds up to nothing more than an innocuous paint-by-numbers lesson about embracing opportunities and enjoying life to its fullest.
Think of Claire Denis’s petite masterpiece as In the Mood for Love by way of Chantal Akerman.