“Two Women” Brings Double the Charm

Two Women (Chloé Robichaud, 2025) 3 out of 5 stars

A modern retelling of the 1970 French Canadian cult film Two Women in Gold, Chloé Robichaud’s Two Women refreshes this simple, sexy tale with a pleasant sense of playfulness. It begins with the first of these titular women, Violette, a new mother whose husband is constantly away on “business trips,” where he carries on an affair with his younger coworker. The second woman is Florence, who lives in the adjoining apartment with her preteen son and boyfriend.

After only their first meeting, the two quickly realize their shared dissatisfaction with their lives and the passionless relationships they’re trapped in. Their remedy: engage in casual sexcapades with any handyman or delivery person who crosses their path in order to bring a spark back into their humdrum lives. While undeniably entertaining, its statement on the state of modern relationships can feel somewhat fleeting.

Although it may be based on a film from over 50 years ago, this plot fits in perfectly with the slate of Sundance films it premiered with. It is just one of many recent indie films to explore the idea of nonmonogamy and the dynamics of open relationships. While these women may be experiencing their own form of sexual revolution, the film itself hardly feels as revolutionary as its predecessor likely did. Its conversation about the nuances of modern gender politics, shaped by things like the #MeToo movement, makes for some of the most compelling moments, but they are few and far between.

But where the movie really finds its voice is in the richness of Violette and Florence’s inner worlds. Beneath its breezy exterior lies an unexpectedly empowering story, and most of this is thanks to the charisma of its leads, Laurence Leboeuf (Mont Foster) and Karine Gonthier-Hyndman (In Broad Daylight).They each bring a unique energy to the narrative’s dynamic, and their friendship feels real and sweet. They are equally lively and likeable, regardless of how you might feel about their newfound carefree approach to the world.

Visually, the film reinforces their emotional states through thoughtful costume and production design, while its use of 35mm film lends a warmth and cinematic texture that enhances what is otherwise a dialogue-driven story. These choices help elevate the more tender moments of the screenplay. The sentimentality is also where the writing excels, allowing the movie to go beyond being merely a fun and quirky sex comedy.

The B-plots, however, are somewhat less interesting and don’t feel fully integrated into the main storyline. Instead, they often feel superfluous and perhaps added only to add runtime. Two Women may not be as groundbreaking as it believes itself to be, but it has enough charm and humor to be a generally delightful and joyfully feminine story of two people reclaiming power over their lives.

Hannah Tran

Hannah Tran is a filmmaker, writer, and friendly neighborhood barista from Las Vegas. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Film and English and is currently working on her first feature film. In her spare time, she can be found attending film festivals, running a local book club, and, of course, devouring as many movies as possible.