Young and Beautiful

"The film's increasingly unnerving story mostly unfolds with minimal flair, intensely focused as it is on its steely and enigmatic protagonist."

"Never amounts to anything more than its title's shallow descriptors."

"A nuanced, emotionally temperate study of a precocious youth."

"Another compelling study in youthful rebellion from director François Ozon."

"It's to Ozon's credit that he never serves up easy answers."

"What is most striking about this movie is how un-self-conscious it is as it conducts a prurient and superficial inquiry into adolescent female sexuality."

"It has a stylish gloss and sexy glow, no doubt about it."

"An attractive, schematic, ambiguous film, carefully structured and sleek."

"A fascinating contemplation of adolescent sexuality that will be a star-making platform for its young lead, Marine Vacth."

"Another typically assured piece of work from Ozon with a showstopping turn from newcomer Vacth."