Directed by Anne Emond, "Peak Everything" is a captivating but slightly inconsistent dark romantic comedy that explores the feelings of two lonely individuals in an environmentally volatile world. The lead characters are Adam, a francophone Quebecois kennel owner portrayed by Patrick Hivon, and Tina, a mysterious woman from Ontario played by Piper Perabo. Despite the wildfires, storms, and earthquakes that hover around the film's narrative, these two middle-aged characters can't resist their emotional attraction, even though Tina has a husband.

The film premiered at the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes, helping to buoy its international prospects, even though the story's dark undertones may restrict its appeal. Despite the melancholic vibe, tune, the film maintains a strongly Canadian identity, filled with eccentric charm, an undercurrent of sadness, and a reverent attitude towards nature. The love story between Adam and Tina crosses provincial boundaries, promoting a sense of unity between disparate regions, possibly carrying a deeper message about Canadian American relations in troubled times.

Despite his attractiveness, Adam is a longtime bachelor whose life in a picturesque French-speaking town with clear signs of environmental degradation is interrupted by a passionate encounter with his young employee, Romy. His relationship with his father Eugene offers little solace as the latter discourages Adam from using prescribed antidepressants and sleeping pills.

When Adam mistakes a technical support line for emotional assistance, it leads him to Tina. As they share personal details and jokes, they develop a closer emotional connection, which drives Adam to find Tina when their line suddenly goes dead. This brings him to an evacuation center following an earthquake. Although parts of the plot might feel forced, the lead characters' chemistry rescues the storyline, allowing the audience to be drawn into their evolving relationship.

Despite minor flaws such as sentimentality and sketchy characterization, "Peak Everything" is distinguished by Emond and the cast's comic timing, an intriguing core concept born from genuine anxiety, and the warm 35mm cinematography by Olivier Gossot, which tenderly smooths the film's rough edges.