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LOL 2.0’ Opens in France With Sophie Marceau Returning

Early French reviews largely pan the sequel for nostalgic callbacks plus a dated Gen Z portrait.

Overview

  • Lisa Azuelos’s follow-up centers on Anne and her youngest daughter Louise moving back under the same roof without revealing major plot turns.
  • Released in French cinemas on February 11 after a February 9 Paris preview, the film drew fans who said they enjoyed the outing despite clear flaws.
  • Thaïs Alessandrin, the director’s daughter, plays Louise and is credited as a co-writer, continuing Azuelos’s family-collaboration approach.
  • Le Parisien, Ouest‑France, Sud Ouest and La Provence fault the movie’s reliance on phone-screen visuals, TikTok-style clips and a pop-heavy playlist, saying it papers over thin storytelling.
  • Coverage also highlights access concerns, with Marianne reporting it was not invited to press screenings for the film.