While praised for its visual flair and soundtrack, some reviewers from Variety argued the film falls into "schmaltzy biopic" tropes, prioritizing plot incidents over deep psychological insight. Its abrupt time-jumps and "inelegant transitions" were also cited as factors that occasionally hurt the film's narrative momentum.

: Cinematographer Antoine Sanier uses sleek, rich shotmaking to create a "grand spectacle".

: The film examines the duality between Dalida’s radiant public persona and her private "creeping hopelessness".

: Sveva Alviti’s portrayal is widely described as an uncanny "impersonation" or "breakthrough performance," capturing both the singer’s charisma and her fragility. Critical Analysis

: A central motif is her "storied quest" to find a partner, often resulting in doomed or tragic affairs.

: Dalida is portrayed as a woman who desired a simple life—marriage, cooking, and children—but whose career was often treated by those around her as her "child".