Potiche

Name: Potiche
Genre: Comedy
Released: March 25, 2011
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 68

2011

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Music Box Films | Release Date: March 25, 2011 | R

Summary: Set in 1977 in a provincial French town, POTICHE is a free adaptation of the 1970s eponymous hit comic play. Catherine Deneuve is Suzanne Pujol, a submissive, housebound ‘trophy housewife’ (or “potiche,”) who steps in to manage the umbrella factory run by her wealthy and tyrannical husband after the workers go on strike and take himSet in 1977 in a provincial French town, POTICHE is a free adaptation of the 1970s eponymous hit comic play. Catherine Deneuve is Suzanne Pujol, a submissive, housebound ‘trophy housewife’ (or “potiche,”) who steps in to manage the umbrella factory run by her wealthy and tyrannical husband after the workers go on strike and take him hostage. To everyone’s surprise, Suzanne proves herself a competent and assertive woman of action. But when her husband returns from a restful cruise in top form, things get complicated. [Music Box Films]… Expand

Director: François Ozon

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 103 min

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Steve Persall

Apr 27, 2011

The plot is a piffle but Ozon's presentation is gloriously romantic. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Mar 25, 2011

Neither Francophiles nor film fans could ask for anything more than François Ozon's latest, a charming comedy. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Apr 16, 2011

There's little effort at psychological depth, and the characters float along on the requirements of comedy. But it's sweet comedy, knowing about human nature, and Deneuve and Depardieu, who bring so much history to the screen, seem to create it by their very natures. Read full review

Boyd van Hoeij

Mar 21, 2011

Eight years after the crowd-pleasing "8 Women" and a mostly impressive run of small-scale arthouse films, Francois Ozon effortlessly moves back to the mainstream with another sparkling, occasionally side-splitting adaptation of a French boulevard-theater play. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Mar 24, 2011

You suspect, before long, that there is no strong reason for this production to exist, but it is reasonably good fun all the same. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Mar 24, 2011

The chief reason to see Potiche - maybe the only reason - is Deneuve. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

Mar 25, 2011

It's just that the script, which Ozon adapted from a play, is lightweight and better-suited to stage than screen. Read full review

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emkadv

May 5, 2011

Not as deep as it might like you to believe, but VERY entertaining, as long as you don't object to the stereotypical French attitudes towards sex and fidelity. The performances are a delight and there are just enough plot twists to keep you guessing.

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GrimmSilverfin

May 2, 2011

As an 18 year old straight male, this is not the movie gender and sexuality norms would suggest I would want to see. However, none-the-less I am happy I did. Potiche is all about breaking out of those gender norms and realizing one's potential. I won't give the plot away but I will say thatAs an 18 year old straight male, this is not the movie gender and sexuality norms would suggest I would want to see. However, none-the-less I am happy I did. Potiche is all about breaking out of those gender norms and realizing one's potential. I won't give the plot away but I will say that the story of Suzanne Pujol (the trophy wife) unfolds in a way that is both charming and witty. As a young adult that has grown up on classic movies this movie was a breath of fresh air compared to the selection that one is often confronted with at theaters today. I would not recommend anyone below the age of 17 seeing this unless deemed appropriate (semi-explicit sex). All of this being said, I saw this by myself and regretted not asking my girlfriend to go with me. Potiche is a great movie with amazing performances by all. If you get a chance see this with your mother and or father, as this strikes me as a movie not just well suited to multi-gender viewings but multi-generational viewings also. Whatever you decide to do please take away the larger lesson from the movie. Potiche's lesson is well worth the time and money. It's going in my collection next to The Kings Speech.… Expand

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jordi

Feb 9, 2013

Comedia realista defensora de los derechos de las mujeres, fresca, divertida, y que te teletransporta a los años 70, no solo por los peinados y la ropa, sinó porqué la misma película parece rodada en esa época. Fabulosa la interpretación de Catherine Dneuve.

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MarcDoyle

Apr 20, 2011

It's a fun movie, and Catherine D. is phenomenal, as usual. There's a LOT more to the story than the trailer suggests. Definitely an interesting peek into the sexual politics of France in the 70's. What I've told people is that it put me in a good mood. Never a bad thing.

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marioping

Dec 30, 2011

It's a fun movie. Nothing deep and special. I thought the best past was when the character started singing. It was cheesy but I totally think the story called for it.

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TVJerry

May 23, 2011

French director Francois Ozon has created some unusual and compelling films. This one is more pedestrian, but still interesting. Catherine Deneuve stars as the "trophy wife" of an umbrella factory owner. Things change when she "mans" the company's leadership. This takes place in 1977, soFrench director Francois Ozon has created some unusual and compelling films. This one is more pedestrian, but still interesting. Catherine Deneuve stars as the "trophy wife" of an umbrella factory owner. Things change when she "mans" the company's leadership. This takes place in 1977, so there's a zealous women's lib message (in addition to some fun period clothes). The story and characters are mostly predictable and the performances are adequate. Nothing exceptional here. Just a little French trifle.… Expand

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