Elle (2016)

"Paul Verhoeven’s first full length film since 2006’s Black Book see him paired with Isabelle Huppert, a union primed for maximum moral ambiguity. Elle does not disappoint in that regard, but does see Verhoeven dialling down his more lurid impulses, delivering a complex, layered drama inside the body of a thriller."

"High-risk material yields unexpected rewards in this remarkable rape-revenge drama, a possible career high for Paul Verhoeven."

"Takes constant delight in venturing where the vast majority of filmmakers would fear to tread."

"A film that runs boldly up and down the tonal bandwidth, zig-zagging from pitch-black horror to devilish satire to light domestic comedy and then back again."

"It's a tough watch, while simultaneously intriguing in terms of where it'll take you next."

"A strangely compelling and twisted thriller."

"A beautiful dark twisted French fantasy."

"...one of the best films of the year..."

"Michele is a fascinatingly complex character and her response is highly personal, rooted in a lifetime of emotional callousness. The character works thanks to Isabelle Huppert, in one of her finest performances."