Femme Fatale Reviews

Femme Fatale Review
by Ram Samudrala
/Femme Fatale/ is actually a moralistic tale about the choices one makes in life. Here, the consequences of two actions by the primary protagonist are presented, and the "good choice" is shown last, where it results in a happy Hollywood ending. more

Femme Fatale Review
by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C)
FEMME FATALE (director/writer: Brian De Palma; cinematographer: Thierry Arbogast; editor: Bill Pankow; music: Ryuichi Sakamoto; cast: Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (Laure/Lily), Antonio Banderas (Nicolas Bardo), Peter Coyote (Watts), Eriq Ebouaney (Black Tie),...more

Femme Fatale Review
by Jerry Saravia (Rating: 3/4)
Just when you thought sex was not sleazy anymore comes Brian De Palma back in fine form with "Femme Fatale," a highly erotic, stylish film that is really a noir comedy at heart. It is "Double Indemnity" crossed with "Vertigo" and De Palma's own...more

Femme Fatale Review
by Robin Clifford (Rating: B-)
The Cannes International Film Festival is the backdrop for an ornate caper to steal a $10 million piece of diamond studded body jewelry being worn by a high priced fashion model attending the fest. Laure Ash (Rebecca Ronijn-Stamos) seduces the scantily...more

Femme Fatale Review
by JoBlo (Rating: 6/10)
PLOT: A sexy thief who betrays her own team has to figure out a way to "disappear" as her deceived teammates rally to locate her (lovely) ass as well as the stash of diamonds that disappeared with her. Along the way, the hot chick meets up with...more

Femme Fatale Review
by Laura Clifford (Rating: B)
A sexy thief (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, "X-Men") pulls off a diamond heist at the Cannes Film Festival, double-crossing her colleagues. Reappearing in France years later as the wife of a diplomat (Peter Coyote), Laure is photographed by down-on-his-luck...more

Femme Fatale Review
by Jon Popick (Rating: 7/10)
Brian DePalma's work is pretty inconsistent, especially for someone who is nearly a filmmaking household name. His last two movies (8mm and the Razzie-nominated Mission to Mars) were both ambitious undertakings and spectacularly exasperating cinematic...more

Femme Fatale Review
by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 3/4)
Brian De Palma's FEMME FATALE is an unusual and an erotic thriller that frequently sends viewers into nervous, awkward laughter since they don't know quite what to make of it. But, if you just kick back and relax, you'll find that it's great sleazy fun....more

Femme Fatale Review
by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: 2.5/4)
# stars based on 4 stars: 2.5 Reviewed by: Harvey Karten Warner Bros Directed by: Brian De Palma Written by: Brian De Palma Cast: Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Antonio Banderas, Peter Coyote, Eriq Ebouaney, Edouard Montoute, Rie Rasmussen,...more

Femme Fatale Review
by Susan Granger (Rating: 6/10)
Susan Granger's review of "Femme Fatale" (Warner Bros.) Sexy, statuesque Rebecca Romijn-Stamos goes the voyeuristic Sharon Stone "Basic Instinct" route in Brian De Palma's bizarre new thriller, playing Laura Ash, a bold, bisexual con woman....more