"A little gem of a movie."
— Paul Byrnes, The Sydney Morning Herald
"The leads are both irresistibly cast with exceptional veteran stars who grab the heart and never let go."
— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline
"The beloved French singer Line Renaud plays a woman who forms an unlikely bond with a surly cabdriver in this heart-warmer."
— Beatrice Loayza, New York Times
"Madeleine’s story has many twists, going to a dark place. Renaud plays her as a survivor; someone who learned to endure. Her warmth is utterly irresistible."
— Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald
"By the end of the film, all of us were in tears because it was so moving and insightful about how you can make a profound connection with someone simply by telling the truth."
— Barbra Streisand
"Both of the leads keep it low-key, with 95-year-old Renaud’s unfussy reminiscences dotted with defiant irony, and the initially unforthcoming Boon opening up under her cajoling as naturally as a flower."
— Phil Hoad, Guardian
"Renaud and Boon make a delightful couple, lovers of Paris will be thrilled as the cab passes various famous landmarks or drives down lesser-known suburban streets, and the sentimental ending jerks the tears."
— David Stratton, The Australian
"Madeleine is a showcase for its two leads; both are exceptional. So is the film, which gently reminds us to feel compassion for others since we never quite know where another person has been or where they might be going."
— Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News
