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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe movie is beautifully acted, and the chemistry between Ms. Devos, who is 49 (her character is 43), and Mr. Byrne, 63, is heated in a sadder-but-wiser, grown-up way.
- 80Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenLos Angeles TimesSheri LindenThe film is a bracingly romantic drama that's alive with a mature sense of passion and mystery.
- 60Village VoiceCalum MarshVillage VoiceCalum MarshJust a Sigh's day-long liaison sustains interest largely for the appeal of Devos and Byrne, its accomplished leads — they share what is known in the rom-com lexicon as "chemistry," and this quality invigorates their time together, in bed and out.
- 50Slant MagazineChris CabinSlant MagazineChris CabinWhen Jérôme Bonnell allows his two magnificent leads to work at the sparse dialogue, he invokes a powerful, elemental sense of frank, sexual discussion and high-end flirtation, imbuing the relationships with a maturity that's loathsomely rare in films today.
- 50Washington PostStephanie MerryWashington PostStephanie MerryWithout much to go on, Just a Sigh lives up to its name. It disappears without a trace.
- 40The DissolveJordan HoffmanThe DissolveJordan HoffmanThe connection that these two are allegedly making must be taken on faith. Little is shown or spoken to sell it.
- 40New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanIf you’re wondering how much heat you’ll find in this French romance, the title offers an unexpectedly frank clue.