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Guru
Gourou
2026 126 min France 18+
★6.7
Drama, Thriller
Director: Yann Gozlan
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Description
Matt, a charismatic coach, captivates crowds until he spirals into a disturbing downward spiral.
Starring
Pierre Niney
Actor
Marion Barbeau
Actor
Anthony Bajon
Actor
Key opinion
Gourou serves as a compelling, unsettling exploration of the modern self-help industry, anchored by a powerful lead performance. While it successfully captures the psychological manipulation inherent in the guru persona, the narrative is hindered by inconsistent writing and an overly cluttered plot.
| Acting | Pierre Niney delivers a magnetic, nuanced portrayal of a charismatic yet deeply self-serving manipulative entrepreneur. | |
| Theme | The film effectively establishes an unsettling atmosphere that critiques the contemporary culture of self-promotion and media-driven influence. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from underdeveloped subplots that fail to meaningfully contribute to the central arc. | |
| Pacing | The script struggles with pacing, as the accumulation of competing pressures and subplots causes the momentum to drag. |