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Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value Opens in Theaters With Strong Notices for Renate Reinsve

Early reviews single out Reinsve’s performance, with some critics citing uneven tone.

Overview

  • The family drama, which premiered at Cannes 2025, begins a U.S. theatrical rollout on November 7 via NEON.
  • The story follows a stage actor confronting her estranged filmmaker father after he crafts an autobiographical project tied to their childhood home.
  • Elle Fanning’s character shifts the film-within-the-film toward a larger English-language production, with reviewers noting references to streamer financing.
  • Critics praise Reinsve’s lead turn alongside Stellan Skarsgård, as well as Hania Rani’s score and Kasper Tuxen’s cinematography.
  • Some reviews say the film’s blend of intimate family reckoning and industry satire leads to pacing issues and a focus that drifts between threads.