Critics score:
87 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

A.H. Weiler, New York Times: In artistically pointing up their lack of understanding and affection for Mouchette, Mr. Bresson never fully lets a viewer in on details that would help him appreciate them, too. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: It's a remarkable film: dark, compressed, shattering. Read more

Wally Hammond, Time Out: A magnificent and deeply rewarding example of Bresson's stripped-down methods of cutting and framing, sound and dialogue, performance and movement. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Everyday incidents take on an almost spiritual intensity in Bresson's controlled and incisive direction and handling of the players. Nadine Nortier has the animal ferocity and gentleness needed for the role. Read more

J. Hoberman, Village Voice: Like any genius, Bresson made rules in order to break them. Read more