After a struggling actress stands trial for the murder of a lascivious producer in 1930s Paris, she ascends to scandalous stardom with the help of her lawyer roommate. A new life of fame, wealth, and tabloid celebrity awaits her — until the truth comes out. The Crime Is Mine is a rollicking farce and a wily feminist romp from François Ozon.
“Wildly entertaining …. Ozon whips up a frothy story of murder, romance, blackmail, girl power, and a little bit of old French film history. It’s an escapist sort of frivolity that delights in bad behavior, decadent costumes and lavish sets … The trio of women who lead the movie do an impeccable job of keeping the energy silly yet vibrant.” – Monica Castillo, RogerEbert.com
“[A] pointed and prickly farce … Ozon, as ever, is not just having fun. He is also making mischief with the sexual politics of the plot. The period detailing is far more than decorative.” – Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
“Consistently joyful! The Crime Is Mine draws on the giddily rules-trampling pre-war mood as Chicago.” – Chris Barsani, Slant
“Propelled by a screwball zaniness that arrives as a welcome antidote to awards season’s Serious Cinema Syndrome.” – Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
“[Ozon’s] meticulous whimsy is on display in excellent fashion …. As always, the costumes by frequent Ozon collaborator Pascaline Chavanne are all divine, with not a wig out of place. Jean Rabasse has dressed each set to the last exquisite detail …. The Crime Is Mine has layers of textbook farce decorated with a confectioner’s critique. . ” – B. Panther, Paste
“A sly slice of feminist triumph … A willfully theatrical, proudly retro yet delectably pertinent confection” – Lisa Nesselson, Screen
“A delicious and invigorating feel good movie. Vintage but fresh!” – Françoise Delbecq, Elle
