Netflix has released an R-rated fantasy remake that reimagines a famous French romance premise. Titled Ladies First, the film reworks the 2018 French romantic comedy I Am Not An Easy Man through a modern, gender‑flipped lens, with Sacha Baron Cohen as Damien Sachs and Rosamund Pike as Alex Fox. The project marks Netflix’s first foray into a French‑language feature, directed by Thea Sharrock, with a screenplay by Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman.
On Rotten Tomatoes, early reviews tally 18% from critics, based on 11 reviews. This is a sharp contrast with the original’s reception, which drew a warmer audience score in the 70s.
Critics say the movie relies on broad gags rather than delivering subtext about gender dynamics. The plot feels like a string of ideas rather than a cohesive narrative, which undercuts the premise. Pike and Baron Cohen earn praise for their performances, and Thea Sharrock directs from a screenplay by Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman.
Whether Netflix’s star power can rescue the title remains unclear. Viewers may tune in over the weekend, but the consensus is that the execution could have been bolder and tighter.
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