Gabrielle Union made her first big mark in film in the now iconic teen movie “Bring It On” over 20 years ago. Since then, she has been a successful working actress in both television and film. Now, she has turned in an exemplary performance in a new film, “The Inspection,” also starring Jeremy Pope. Will this be her Oscars moment?
“The Inspection” is a story of a young gay Black man with few choices in life, who is also rejected by his mother (Union). Her performance as Inez French has garnered some of the best reviews of her entire career. Lindsey Bahr (Associated Press) hails, “It is a staggeringly difficult role that Union masters despite just being in a handful of scenes that are the most powerful in the movie.” Gary Kramer (Philadelphia Gay News) adds that she “makes a strong impression during her few scenes … Union makes Inez a force...
“The Inspection” is a story of a young gay Black man with few choices in life, who is also rejected by his mother (Union). Her performance as Inez French has garnered some of the best reviews of her entire career. Lindsey Bahr (Associated Press) hails, “It is a staggeringly difficult role that Union masters despite just being in a handful of scenes that are the most powerful in the movie.” Gary Kramer (Philadelphia Gay News) adds that she “makes a strong impression during her few scenes … Union makes Inez a force...
- 12/3/2022
- by Derrick Currie
- Gold Derby
This is one of Huppert’s best. Small, but it should be seen and savored like a delicious praline. With chocolate, nuts and caramel, there are many flavors and textures. It is a delicious treat.
“A Poignant Huppert Performance”
- John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
“Enchanting!”
- Gary Kramer, Philadelphia Gay News
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A Film By Bavo Defurne
Starring Isabelle Huppert and Kévin Azaïs
Official Selection:
Toronto International Film Festival
Liliane (Isabelle Huppert) lives a modest and monotonous life. By day, she works in a pâté factory, and by night, she sits on the couch and watches TV. One day, a new worker named Jean (Kévin Azaïs) arrives. The two form a platonic relationship, but Jean grows increasingly convinced that he recognizes Liliane from a European singing contest he saw as a child. Eventually, Jean convinces Liliane to confront her past. Souvenir is a beautiful portrayal of a friendship...
“A Poignant Huppert Performance”
- John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
“Enchanting!”
- Gary Kramer, Philadelphia Gay News
View Trailer
A Film By Bavo Defurne
Starring Isabelle Huppert and Kévin Azaïs
Official Selection:
Toronto International Film Festival
Liliane (Isabelle Huppert) lives a modest and monotonous life. By day, she works in a pâté factory, and by night, she sits on the couch and watches TV. One day, a new worker named Jean (Kévin Azaïs) arrives. The two form a platonic relationship, but Jean grows increasingly convinced that he recognizes Liliane from a European singing contest he saw as a child. Eventually, Jean convinces Liliane to confront her past. Souvenir is a beautiful portrayal of a friendship...
- 3/2/2018
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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