too broad to work as a biopic, but also tethered to its iconic protagonist in a way that squeezes the entire movie into his shadow, Resistance is lost in the muddy water somewhere between a superhero origin story & a heroic portrait of artistic survival
some may criticize Eisenberg's casting and performance as being a Hollywood choice, but to me, the fact that it is seen as an odd choice, makes it work overall
mixed in with the drama and the character work are some spectacular set pieces that will have you on the edge of your seat. This isn't just another artsy biopic - it's a thriller with some really powerful moments
in this remarkable true story, Jesse Eisenberg plays French mime-to-be Marcel Marceau; Whether or not the moment was based in fact, the darkness Marceau must have grappled with, after witnessing what he did during the war, is soul-crushing
hampered by a character growth problem, tonal inconsistencies, shoddy mime work, and a collective French accent trainwreck, the film fumbles the few opportunities it does have at something better
"Resistance" reminds us of humor's power to heal. It is a gripping, heartbreaking remembrance of a dark historical chapter; Jesse Eisenberg has his career best performance as legendary French mime, Marcel Marceau
"Resistance" offers a couple of typical "origin story" moments in the career of the master French mime, and soon puts Marcel's skills to good use in delightful scenes; This is a glossy, vigorous movie, alternately pulse-pounding and heartstring-tugging
by Alan Ng [Film Threat ]
by Jennie Kermode [Eye for Film (UK) ]
by Mick LaSalle [San Fransisco Chronicle ]
