For all its cleverness, Elle suffers, like many a thriller, from an unmasking that proves less intriguing than the original mystery and, in its misogyny and its misanthropy, the film ultimately proves less interesting than it believes itself to be. Mainly, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth long after the credits roll. Like Michèle herself, Elle is a nasty piece of work.

Kate Taylor

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

There is much to like about Elle, first and foremost a witty and bold performance from Huppert and the generally seasoned ensemble.

John Bleasdale

CineVue

Elle would be unimaginable without Huppert, who delivers a performance of such virtuosity that she turns what is essentially a raving sociopath into one of the most alluring protagonists in recent memory.

Giovanni Marchini Camia

The Film Stage