Fresh
A light, entertaining comedy with little, if any, redeeming value, other than a few good laughs.
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic
Overview
Antoine works in a bar in Paris. One evening on his way home from work, he intervenes when a man tries to commit suicide. He feels strangely guilty about having saved the man's life and constantly tries to help him, make things better. No matter what Antoine does, he can't get Louis's mind off Blanche, the woman of his dreams, his sole obsession, the reason why he wanted to die... Antoine decides to look for her, but doesn't let Louis know.
Director and cast
- Pierre Salvadori Director
- Daniel Auteuil as Antoine Letoux
- Sandrine Kiberlain as Blanche Grimaldi
- Marilyne Canto as Christine
- Michèle Moretti as Martine
- José Garcia as Louis
- Ange Ruzé as Young Waiter
- Blandine Pélissier as Nurse
- Didier Menin as Man at Thai Restaurant
- Élise Otzenberger as Hairdresser
- Fabio Zenoni as André
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
58%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Although the ingredients are excellent, the result is an overcooked comedy more often provoking indigestion than laughter.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh
A lightweight farce that remains enjoyable primarily for the time spent with Auteuil.
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Rotten
French fluff at its creepiest: illogical, exasperating, overlong and based on characters who are just as empty as the creatures who inhabit Hollywood fluff.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Fresh
As the character gains confidence, Garcia tones down the tics and actually makes Louis likable.
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
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