I find the nearly universal praise heaped on this film puzzling. I think critics are praising Varda's career, or her past works, or her reputation--everything but this film, which is disjointed, unfocused, and overall excruciatingly boring. This having been said, I should point out that it does have some fascinating moments, especially when we realize that some of the gleaners don't have to be doing this--they're doing it by choice. It's worth viewing for a glimpse into a style of life rarely seen; just don't watch it late at night.
Review of The Gleaners & I
