Set in the 1930s, the French crime comedy 'The Crime Is Mine' follows a fictional actress who becomes notorious after being acquitted of murder in self-defence. The film has drawn comparisons to hits like 'Dead To Me' and 'Only Murders in the Building' for its lighthearted approach to crime.
Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
Audiences have showered the 2023 film with glowing reviews, giving it a near-perfect score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. One fan described it as 'ridiculously silly, absurd and funny' and 'a breath of fresh air'.
Based on a 1934 Play
The storyline is loosely adapted from the 1934 play 'Mon crime', which previously inspired two American film adaptations: 'True Confession' in 1937 and 'Cross My Heart' in 1946.
Cast and Language
Nadia Tereszkiewicz stars as Madeleine, a struggling Parisian actress accused of killing a producer. She is joined by Rebecca Marder as lawyer Pauline Mauléon, Isabelle Huppert as Odette Chaumette, Fabrice Luchini as Gustave Rabusset, and Dany Boon as Fernand Palmarède. The film is entirely in French with subtitles, but viewers say that does not detract from the enjoyment.
Visual Treat and Availability
The film is praised for its stunning costume design and lavish sets set against a backdrop of 1930s Paris. It is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer and also to rent on various platforms.
