Fresh
Writer-director Louise Archambault uses a free and easy camera style and mosaic-like editing to suggest how intensely Gabrielle responds to elements of everyday life.
Michael Sragow, Orange County Register
Overview
Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepare for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".
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95%
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Fresh
Casting Marion-Rivard in the title role was a risk that paid off, giving the film its authenticity, also its imperfections, which are easy enough to live with.
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
If "Gabrielle" is a likable crowd-pleaser, it would be much better without the extra dollop of organic honey.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh
Frequently charming.
Mike D'Angelo, AV Club
Fresh
Archambault has a rare light in Marion-Rivard, whose wide smile is infectious: When she sulks, it feels like the whole world is tumbling down.
Abby Garnett, Village Voice
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