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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  1. WayneD.
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    Charming. I expected to be put off by the concept but found the relationship to be warm, charming, and absolutely funny. Dialogue, acting, and the scenes were well done, convincing , with real humor . One of the best films of the year for just enjoyment without complaint.
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  2. JohnC.
    May 5, 2007
    8
    Totally preposterous - but tou buy into it totally. Laugh out loud funny, and also very sweet. A complicated resolution makes it more satisfying. Watch for a dreadful American version in a few years.
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  3. PegR
    Jun 6, 2007
    8
    A smart, sweet, funny film. We enjoyed it.
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  4. JoshF.
    Apr 29, 2007
    8
    A little silly and predictable, but the movie is undeniably funny. A great choice if you are in the mood for a light comedy. I found this to be a fine follow up to both 'The Dinner Game' and 'The Closet'. The former is even briefly referenced towards the end of the movie.
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  5. Roeyl
    Dec 28, 2010
    10
    Excellent movie and definitively hilarious, it matches well the previous François Pignon movies The actors are perfect, especially Alice Taglioni in the role of "Elena" (she's gorgeous) and Dany Boon as Pignon's colleague "Richard", Daniel Auteuil was excellent too as "Levasseur". Yet again Francis Veber is as funny as ever.
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Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Bernard Besserglik
    80
    Francis Veber's latest offering, remains faithful to the formula -- broad farce leavened with witty dialogue -- that has made him France's most bankable comedy writer-director and a surefire hit with international audiences.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Lisa Nesselson
    70
    Layers of intrigue mesh with Hollywood-style efficiency, pitting sincere feelings against ruthlessly mercenary machinations. Also in Hollywood style, sincerity and integrity carry the day.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    70
    Of all of Francis Veber's farces (The Dinner Game, La Cage Aux Folles, etc.), this is the one that feels most like a sitcom pilot, which is to say it's a farce most forced.
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