Abuse of Weakness

Huppert gives a virtuoso performance here — not only because she deftly meets the extreme physical challenges of her role, but by playing Maud with unabashed humor and heart.

...is never less than fascinating, largely because the great Isabelle Huppert plays Breillat’s alter ego, Maud Shainberg.

...Isabelle Huppert ...she is the perfect choice for the role, and whatshe does here is extraordinary...