Angelina Jolie hasn’t been churning out the film projects like she used to so when a new one comes up it piques my interest. Her latest Couture takes on the world of fashion from director Alice Winocour and co-stars Louis Garrel, Ella Rumpf, Garance Marillier, Anyier Anei, and Vincent Lindon. Could this film shine a new light on the runway, or will it fail to make its debut?

Couture follows Maxine, an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris during the frenzy of Fashion Week. Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds - all fighting to take control of their own destinies - Maxine finds herself on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life.

When Couture starts, it gives you exactly what you’d expect from Paris Fashion Week: bright lights, the stunning clothes, and all that high-stress energy. But it doesn't take long to realize the movie isn't actually about the runway. It’s really about the women behind the scenes, and how all of their lives are quietly stitched together while they pull off this massive illusion.

Honestly, while Angelina Jolie’s character has the heaviest and most heartbreaking storyline, the characters who stole the show for me were Ada and Angèle. Ada, the young model trying to find her footing, who is carrying an immense amount of pressure trying on her back to be successful and provide for her family back home. And then there is Angèle, the makeup artist working so hard behind the scenes; they both felt like the real heart and soul of the film. Maxine’s sudden battle with a serious medical diagnosis brings a really raw, grounded dose of reality to this glamorous world, but watching Ada and Angèle