March 23, 2012
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Jérémie Elkaïm,
Valérie Donzelli,
César Desseix,
Gabriel Elkaïm,
Brigitte Sy
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The opening night film at this year's Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival, this exuberant and deeply moving film follows a new couple, Romeo (Jeremie Elkaim) and Juliette (Valerie Donzelli), who ... read more
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February 17, 2012
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
The subject matter is as serious as can be, yet the style is vibrant, energetic and engaging -- often tense, but without a trace of woe-is-me. Full Review
February 16, 2012
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
As ponderous and overwrought as a film hogged by a couple of young hipsters named Roméo and Juliette can be. Full Review
February 16, 2012
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The film may even be too upbeat, especially the ending, which is too easy and contrived. Yet there's real emotion here... Full Review
February 2, 2012
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Declaration of War feels very present, very alive. And it's very much worth seeing. Full Review
January 28, 2012
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
A vibrant and heartfelt French film that captures the mood and the memories of young parents who found themselves in the trenches fighting for the life of their child. Full Review
January 27, 2012
Kyle Smith, New York Post
"Declaration of War" has it all: comedy, romance, fantasy, musical interludes and a child with a brain tumor. Wait - what? Full Review
January 26, 2012
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
"Declaration of War" still is a profoundly affecting family drama, no matter how much artifice Donzelli piles on top of it. Full Review
January 26, 2012
Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle
Sick children and their struggling parents rarely make for a lively film. But "Declaration of War" does just that in an unusual French mashup of stylized techniques and stinging blows of emotion. Full Review
January 26, 2012
Stephen Holden, New York Times
For all its quirks and tangents, "Declaration of War" feels entirely alive. This story of two people who transform fear into action is inspiring. Full Review
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