Madame Hyde, written and directed by Serge Bozon

Madame Hyde, written and directed by Serge Bozon

Given that Isabelle Huppert, one of the best artists in the world, if not, together with Meryl Streep, the very best, and the equally formidable, phenomenal Romain Duris are partnered in this production one would expect glory and bliss.

Alas, the proposition is intriguing, bizarre, but ultimately a regrettable waste of the outstanding abilities of the two leading actors.

There might be some interest in the way a modern adaptation of the famous Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde could work – hence the Madame Hyde in the title – with a new format wherein a woman becomes the violent, abusive criminal.

Isabelle Huppert is a professor, Mrs. Gequil, a teacher who may see has nudged, primed to become a monster, given that other teachers and students alike reject her strange manner.

One can think at times of Entre Les Murs aka The Class – winner of the most prestigious cinematic award, The Palme D’or in 2008 – but Madame Hyde does not rise up to that standard, although there are some similarities in the theme of the motion pictures.

In respect for the two performers, perhaps it is best to say no more about this forgettable film, which has nevertheless a Metascore – which is supposed to give audiences an idea about what critics say on average – of 60.

Consequently, perhaps you would enjoy Madame Hyde.