A funny, surprising chamber film about societal pretension. Maybe I missed some jokes due to my limited understanding of the French language, but even then you'll get a lot out of its dry humour. Loved the two main characters, which should be attributed to the excellent performances, because they both could've easily become annoying or hard to connect to. The construction of the plot, on the other hand, could've been a lot better. The general set-up and twists are farcical, which I had trouble getting into because of the straightforward visual and comedic style. It probably would've worked better for me with a more absurdist, eccentric tone, something like The Grand Budapest Hotel. A lot of what happens leads in one way or another to a dead end, so it doesn't feel like much is progressing until the end. The ending we do get feels a little inconclusive and unsatisfying, though I'm glad it doesn't go with the cheesy denouement it initially alludes to. Visually, I like that the film looked more cinematic than most American comedies, but you have to be a little more creative with the camera when most of the film takes place at the same location. This is no Rope or Reservoir Dogs, that's for sure. Overall, while it's one great director away from being something really special, I still recommend it to those who are looking for a different kind of comedic film.
Review by JordyVIP 8BlockedParent2024-04-21T11:18:46Z
A funny, surprising chamber film about societal pretension. Maybe I missed some jokes due to my limited understanding of the French language, but even then you'll get a lot out of its dry humour. Loved the two main characters, which should be attributed to the excellent performances, because they both could've easily become annoying or hard to connect to. The construction of the plot, on the other hand, could've been a lot better. The general set-up and twists are farcical, which I had trouble getting into because of the straightforward visual and comedic style. It probably would've worked better for me with a more absurdist, eccentric tone, something like The Grand Budapest Hotel. A lot of what happens leads in one way or another to a dead end, so it doesn't feel like much is progressing until the end. The ending we do get feels a little inconclusive and unsatisfying, though I'm glad it doesn't go with the cheesy denouement it initially alludes to. Visually, I like that the film looked more cinematic than most American comedies, but you have to be a little more creative with the camera when most of the film takes place at the same location. This is no Rope or Reservoir Dogs, that's for sure. Overall, while it's one great director away from being something really special, I still recommend it to those who are looking for a different kind of comedic film.
6/10