December 15, 2008.

Totally nutty, but thoughtful satire, poignant and goofy..

Rating: 4
I thought this movie was hilarious. Depardieu, who usually plays more serious roles - had me laughing hysterically. Behind all the silliness is an intelligent satirical commentary on business, lifestyle choices, over-the-top political correctness, hang-ups. Everything gets made fun of, still poignant and totally nutty. A gem.

December 02, 2008.

Delightful and funny.

Rating: 5
This was a really funny movie. I usually don't like reading sub-titles, but I hardly even noticed them because the movie was so good. The humor is understated and well-done. I highly recommend this movie.

December 22, 2008.

Excellent movie!.

Rating: 5
I bought this movie for a our languages department - we show movies and have pizza as an evening activity. I saw the film a few years ago and watched it again - it's hilarious!! Daniel Auteuil is a brilliant actor (see The Eighth Day 1996). There is one racy bit though which is why it's an R and some suggestive language.

December 02, 2007.

Funny Take on Society and Sexuality.

Rating: 4
This film was an interesting look at how people tiptoe around sexuality. The acting was well done, and the cliche characteristics of the homophobic are exagerated to show just how silly they really are. It is a light-hearted look at something serious (possibly the best way to do it). It was above all entertaining, which is really all that I require from a movie.

December 27, 2007.

Star-studded but weak.

Rating: 3
First, let me say that I am NOT terribly familiar with French culture. Secondly, let me say that I do speak Spanish and so can hear much of what is being said in the original French, and the subtitles are atrocious! Overall, this film simply isn't all that funny. But for a French film, I was surprised at how light it was and that it made it to the shelf. I can peel layers off any film, no matter how stupid, and analyze it to death, discussing all the ideas and themes and all that. But I won't do it here because the only theme that is dealt with is that of the French view of humanity. But I'll let you figure that out. Don't expect to laugh much, though, unless, perhaps, you're French.

Primero, tengo que admitir que no sé mucho de la cultura de Francia. Segundo, si los subtítulos en español son tan horribles como los del inglés, no vale la pena. Sobre todo, ese film no es muy cómico ni divertido. Es casi un chulo. Realmente solo se trata de UN tema, pero por haber sido un film de Francia, no es muy pesado. Míralo si quieres, pero en mi opinión, es tiempo mal gastado.