Review
This film is about a blue blooded woman marrying a tycoon but quickly finds out that marriage is not a thing she likes.
The title "Thérèse Desqueyroux" doesn't give the plot away but the Hong Kong Chinese title does. As a result I kept guessing how the plot will turn out. Initially we see Thérèse having a rather entangled relationship with Anne which may or may not have played a part in her dissatisfaction in Thérèse's subsequent marriage. Then the marriage itself is portrayed well with the husband giving Thérèse much love that is clearly not reciprocated.
However all these supposed seeds that led to the deed did not adequately explain Thérèse's criminal action. Without a plausible motive I was left to wonder exactly why she did such a horrible deed. Such a lack of motive may drive suspense and keep viewers on edge but in "Thérèse Desqueyroux" it only serves to confuse.
In addition the subplot between Thérèse and Anne and between Anne and Jean were left hanging which was quite a pity. The amazing contrasts between the predeed postdeed and liberated Thérèse could not help to lift "Thérèse Desqueyroux" to becoming a great film. I think it is a good film but it is unfortunately masked by hanging subplots and confusion.