Les Misérables's reviews
Media reviews
The Wrap
What varies are the specifics, the individual lives caught in the ever-turning gears. And on that front, the film excels, considering each faction with both empathy and a generous sense of humor that speaks to the director?s profound understanding and affection.
Time Out
Nuanced yet energised, this crackerjack French police drama is a spiritual heir to ?La Haine?.
Indiewire
The scalding final sequence of Ly?s film is powerful enough to obliterate the occasionally clumsy path by which it gets there.
The Hollywood Reporter
Heavy-handed and predictable in spots, yet engrossing and provocative in others, it?s an impressive if somewhat unruly debut.
Variety
French docmaker Ladj Ly's promising narrative debut simmers with urgent anger over police brutality, but could use more civilian perspective.