It feels personal in a lot of the details and production design... That elevates it from a generic story.

The movie holds back at every potential dramatic turn, gripping the emotional reins tight where it could have loosened them. But Rampling brings a quiet gravitas to the surly character.

Charlotte Rampling coming out of semi-retirement is an occasion that should be accompanied by fireworks — and she provides the fireworks herself in this film about healing fractured family dynamics.

Two stubborn mules – one young, one older – shift from confrontation to affection in the predictable but moving Juniper.