The Adversary (2002) movie poster

The Adversary (2002)

L'Adversaire
ThumbScore
👍 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 69% (RT: 69%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MysteryDramaCrime

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Runtime
2h 9m
Country
France, Switzerland
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (189 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
Cast
Daniel Auteuil as Jean-Marc Faure
Géraldine Pailhas as Christine Faure
Emmanuelle Devos as Marianne
Alice Fauvet as Alice
Martin Jobert as Vincent
Michel Cassagne as Le père de Jean-Marc
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 189 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 69%.
Overview
Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Adversary is a 2002 mystery, drama, crime film directed by Nicole Garcia. Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps.

The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. The film has been rated by 189 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a mystery film, The Adversary delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Adversary (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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