Despite the fine outlook on life, the movie wears itself thin, even in the most interesting of eras and developments.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Sep 13, 2022

It’s a heart-warming tale of real people in real situations that all of us have lived through in the past two years

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 30, 2022

Director Marcus Mizelle had the sharp instinct to know what a good story and charismatic subject he had in Los Angeles restaurant owner Vincent Samarco.

| Jul 28, 2022

Belle Vie is a sobering snapshot of an uncertain time and an important piece of public record, but also an encouraging reminder of the importance of community and resilience in the face of adversity.

| May 16, 2022

An enlightening and poignant documentary

| Original Score: 7/10 | Apr 21, 2022

The movie manages to be both rueful and hopeful, which is also a perfect reflection of Vincent Samarco.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 8, 2022

Belle Vie is the name of a Los Angeles Bistro owned and operated by Vincent Samarco. (It is also an ironic comment on the restaurant business and how difficult it is.)

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 29, 2022

Belle Vie is a documentary about a man who never lost his sense of humor in spite of getting loaded with adversities.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 15, 2022

...a poignant documentary that charts our horrible battle with COVID.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Mar 12, 2022