It's a terrific performance in a film that swings gracefully between drama and kinetic farce

That's the magic of Huppert... her whirling, anxious performance is the main reason to see this picture.

As Huppert's career choices go, "Mama Weed" serves as a perfectly satisfying amuse-bouche before she dives back into the meatier stuff.

Mama Weed ’s weak storytelling and lack of distinct style disappoint, but Isabelle Huppert’s killer performance keeps this film watchable.