The Innocent is the kind of breezy good time that's hard to find at the movies these days. It's not devoid of deeper meaning, but it's brimming, first and foremost, with a relish for storytelling that's playful and fun.
Directed and co-written by Louis Garrel, who also casts himself as the lead, the plot is like a degustation, with twists and unexpected symmetries, tonal shifts and careful pacing.
