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When the film picks up years later, though, it finds Frances broke and in retreat.
French Exitcould be described as a depressive farce, though its never all that funny or moving.
Or almost the only thing an exception should be made for Valerie Mahaffey, who plays Mme.
You didnt say a word, Mme.
Reynard recalls with wistful pathos.
You drank his drink, straight scotch, and you stared at him with a look of absolute indifference.
Its a good story, one you may wish were rendered onscreen instead of recounted.
But somehow these elements just fall flat.
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