An Ordinary Case is a sedate true crime drama, co-written and directed by Daniel Auteuil, based on a blog by deceased lawyer Jean-Yves Moyart. The film centers on Nicolas Milik, a devoted husband accused of murdering his alcoholic wife, with a local bar owner implicating him. Lawyer Maitre Monier, portrayed by Auteuil, passionately believes in Milik's innocence but faces mounting tension. Despite its low-key presentation, the film reaches a powerful climax with a compelling final conversation between Monier and Milik, elevating the overall narrative and bringing a retrospective charge to earlier interactions.
The film snaps into shape after the verdict, with a tense conversation between Monier and Milik that retrospectively heightens earlier scenes, creating a compelling narrative twist.
Though mostly low-key and understated, the film expertly highlights themes of obsession and crime, culminating in a powerful final act that elevates its dramatic stakes.
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