Copacabana proves that Isabelle Huppert can do anything, including starring in a trivial mother-daughter dramedy that's beneath her considerable talents.

The film maintains an amiable and warm through line about Babou's desire to reconnect with her disapproving daughter, but the real joy here comes from watching (Isabelle) Huppert hustle.

Isabelle Huppert creates an intriguing character in this film.

The film finds occasional big laughs out of Huppert's observations of those around her and eventually warms the audience to this character.