The film received mixed reviews from critics, often described as "aesthetically pleasing" but emotionally "distancing".
: Some reviewers felt the plot lacked tension and that the lead performances were somewhat "wooden," making it difficult to sympathize with the characters despite the film's visual splendor. Quick Facts TIFF: An Eye for Beauty Review - Next Projection An Eye for Beauty 2014
The story follows (Éric Bruneau), a brilliant young architect living an idyllic life in rural Quebec with his beautiful wife, Stéphanie (Mélanie Thierry). The film received mixed reviews from critics, often
: Critics and audiences praised the cinematography by Nathalie Moliavko-Visotzky, which captures stunning views of Charlevoix , Quebec City , and Toronto . : Critics and audiences praised the cinematography by
: While on a business trip to Toronto, Luc begins a passionate extramarital affair with Lindsay (Melanie Merkosky).
: The film heavily emphasizes the "beauty" of the characters' surroundings—modernist architecture, lush landscapes, and high-society gatherings—contrasting this visual perfection with the emotional hollowness and depression bubbling beneath the surface.