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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth Turan"Molière" is a polished, character-driven entertainment enlivened by flashes of droll humor.
- 75Washington PostStephanie MerryWashington PostStephanie MerryThis may be a buddy comedy on its surface, but Bicycling With Molière also gives some insight into the way art imitates life, and also the way life informs art.
- 70The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe screenplay ultimately bears out Alceste’s observations about treachery, selfishness and deceit, but with such charm and zest that their sting tickles more than it hurts.
- 63New York PostKyle SmithNew York PostKyle SmithNot many surprises are in store, but the film’s affection for the dramatist is pleasing.
- 58The A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloThe A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloHigh culture this decidedly isn’t. Mostly, it’s just a vehicle for two terrific actors to snipe at each other and poke some mild fun at their own profession.
- 50Slant MagazineWes GreeneSlant MagazineWes GreeneEven though the subtext about the past and modernity constantly being at odds throughout the setting's changing times is intriguing, the director presents this in a clunky, almost didactic fashion.
- 50The DissolveNoel MurrayThe DissolveNoel MurrayThe two leads are so strong in these parts that it’s too bad they rarely get the chance to do more with them.
- 40Total FilmSimon KinnearTotal FilmSimon KinnearPhilippe Le Guay’s comedy promises an intellectual satire on how actors mirror their characters. Yet it’s compromised by indulgent pacing and ill-advised slapstick – leaving a cosy, middlebrow showcase for its stars to practise theatrical verse and fall off their bikes.