"Vidocq" is undeniably a technically innovative film, however "innovative" doesn't always equal "good". Pitof's film is rushed and frenetic, with a (digital) camera that refuses to stand still for more than two seconds. This has an unfortunate effect; the human (i.e., the viewer's) eye doesn't have enough time to appreciate the effort (and the money) put into one scene, because before you can see everything clearly the film has moved on to the next scene. This makes the film look like nothing more than an expensive video game at times. It's a pity, too, because the film has one of the most staggering plot twists I've ever seen at the end of it, which suggests that there WAS a good script buried there somewhere, under all those impressive visuals. (**1/2)
