Kevin Lazzari | Special to the Fitzhugh
When I found out Michelle Pfieffer had a new movie being released and she was the lead, I was thrilled. I have watched her career evolve throughout the years and consider her to be one of the greats. When Pfeiffer is involved in a project, the bar is instantly raised for everyone else involved. She is a chameleon when you study her career as an actress. From being a witch in The Witches of Eastwick, catwoman in Batman Returns, and the lead singer in Grease 2, there seems to be no limits for Pfieffer.
The premise of French Exit is a 60-year-old penniless Manhattan socialite moves to France to live out her final years. Her son and cat make the move as well and things do not go as planned. The film quickly takes a turn for the bizarre and the audience realizes there was never a plan. Each scene is awkward with delightful results and the timing of the cast is unmatched. Each segment of the film plays out like a play that you would watch on Broadway. The subtlety of French Exit does not go unnoticed and Michelle Pfieffer makes it all happen.
If you are a fan of Michelle Pfieffer and are looking for a dark comedy with a disjointed story, you will be pleasantly surprised by her newest film. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thoroughly enjoyed the film and Pfieffer’s performance.
Kevin Lazzari, owner of Video Stop, is reviewing movies for the Fitzhugh. French Exit (2020) is available for digital streaming and download.
