Cherchez la Femme: An Odd Little Stage Play Heist

Is it worth a watch?

If you're a fan of vintage oddities where the logic is a bit, uh, flexible, then Cherchez la Femme might actually hit the spot. It’s definitely not for the person who needs a tightly plotted thriller that makes sense at 3 AM. If you enjoy seeing gangsters trying to be actors, you’ll probably get a kick out of this.

The whole premise feels like something cooked up during a long lunch. Our lead actress, Jeanne Aubert, has this sharp, biting energy that makes the rest of the cast look like they’re just waiting for their cue. She’s definitely the one holding the flashlight here.

The Gangster Problem

The bad guys aren't exactly intimidating. They feel more like guys you’d accidentally bump into at a deli than actual threats to a performer. When they get roped into the stage play, the movie actually finds a bit of a groove.

The shift from 'menacing criminals' to 'nervous stage performers' happens so fast it’s almost funny. It’s like the movie forgot it was supposed to be a crime story halfway through. Honestly? I didn't mind.

• That one scene in the dressing room goes on way too long.
• The dialogue feels like it was written on the back of a napkin, but in a charming way.
• I’m still not sure if the gangsters are supposed to be funny or just pathetic.

It’s not as polished as Mockery, and it definitely lacks the grit you might expect from a story about mobsters. It’s a bit messy. It feels like a project that was made with a lot of coffee and very little sleep.

Sometimes the background extras look like they’re trying not to laugh at the dialogue. There’s this one moment where a character is supposed to look genuinely terrified, but they just look like they’re trying to remember where they parked their car. Classic.

It doesn't reach for anything big, which is probably why it works. It’s just a short, weird little slice of theater-meets-crime. Don't go in expecting a masterpiece, and you'll be just fine. 🎭