Jumbo

"Despite Wittock’s assured first act, the film never quite convinces that machines" 

"None of Wittock’s rookie mistakes can stop her debut from being a ride worth taking" 

"Jumbo is a ride that might be worth taking once, but don’t be surprised if you walk away from it feeling more than a little disappointed." 

"Certainly bright and ultimately very breezy, Jumbo makes a claim for people to enjoy love wherever they find it" 

"Merlant completely commits to a role that might produce little empathy in lesser hands, but “Jumbo” doesn’t have enough narrative substance, supernatural or otherwise" 

" Wittock’s film is ultimately more of a well-intended melodramatic experiment than a fully realized love story" 

"Wittock lands a tone that not only makes it believable but also affecting (...) She is an exciting new talent to watch, and Merlant spins something potentially laughable into a rollercoaster —or at least, waltzer— ride of emotions (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"Zoé Wittock sticks her neck out with a screwball, metaphorical first feature film, a highly original yet unfulfilling offering in which Noémie Merlant shines bright"