The film holds a 58% "Fresh" rating from critics and a 77% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Key Differences from the Novel
Critics noted the film's shift from a "frothy romance" to a serious drama as Camille’s condition (often identified as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in reviews) leads to tragedy. Waiting for Bojangles(2022)
Set in 1960s Paris, the story follows Georges and Camille, a pair of irrepressible lovers who choose to live a life of constant fun and imagination. Their home is a "madcap salon" filled with cocktails, nightly parties, and an exotic pet bird—a damselfly crane named Mademoiselle Superfluous. The film holds a 58% "Fresh" rating from
Reception was mixed, with reviewers praising the lead performances but debating the film's tone. the story follows Georges and Camille