roof is a film that constantly flouts expectations. Darkly humorous yet sensitive, intelligent without ever becoming po-faced, it’s that exceedingly rare kind of movie that has something for everyone, while firmly maintaining its own distinct perspective. It’s a shame almost no one has seen it.
However, the film belongs to the only cast member who didn’t go on to become an A-lister. Picot brings both a worldliness and a sly deadpan to Cecilia that recalls femme fatales of yore, while also contrasting her co-stars’ naivete. There is a deep yearning for connection behind her glib cruelty, which has spiralled into pathetic obsession.