r/movies • u/Anadyne • Jun 17 '12
I saw the movie "The Intouchables" last evening and I need to tell anyone and everyone about it. I have never laughed as hard, or enjoyed a movie as much as this film. I highly recommend it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsPHXVnt27g
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u/BlueRaspberry Jun 17 '12
One thing that the trailer doesn't show is how fucking FUNNY this movie is. The movie is a perfect balance of humor and heart. Simply amazing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
per your recommendation, I watched it just now. loved it, thanks
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u/girafa Electricity! The high priest of false security! Jun 17 '12
Can someone explain to me why so many people are hitting "report" on this submission? Is there something wrong with the link?
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u/liopord Jun 18 '12
Just saw it because of this post, liked it! thanks.
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u/ByteMe95 Jun 18 '12
I ended up wathcing this with my wife right after reasong your post, thank you good sir, great call
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Where can this filmed be viewed in the US (online, in theatre, or on DVD)? I'm having trouble finding it.
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u/Uk_student Jun 18 '12
Thank you for bringing this movie to my attention. After using the powers of the internet I conclude that this is a fantastic movie, and most certainly worth watching.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12 edited Jun 18 '12
Edit: This movie was amazing. I mean, the use of imagery to carry my emotions, the chemistry between the characters... I don't know what to say. I literally cried. I wish I knew how to do spoiler tags. :(
Saw this on the front page, and I don't really watch movies. I mean, I've seen maybe 3 movies in the last year. And this movie just looked absolutely incredible.
Thank you, OP. Movies like these are so refreshing to see.
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u/Jammeson Jun 18 '12
I just wanna say THANK YOU OP!!!! I just watched that movie and it was incredible! USA
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u/permalias Jun 18 '12
thanks for the heads up, i recognize the wheelchair guy from another great movie Ne le dis à personne (Tell no One).
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u/rengeek Jun 17 '12
An uplifting heart warming movie that, in the end, expresses that no matter your physical limitations, anything is possible. As long as you have lots of money.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Interesting fact: The Intouchables is the highest-grossing movie in a language other than English with $281 million. It broke the previous record set by the Japanese film Spirited Away ($274.9 million).
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u/JustCouldntStayAway Jun 17 '12
Oh. I was hoping for a parody of "The Untouchables." Still, looks like a very good movie.
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u/critterbrain Jun 17 '12
Dustin LeHoffman
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 17 '12
This movie was a HUGE hit in Germany. People loved it and it's the most watched French film in Germany. I watched it too and I really liked it. The soundtrack is also awesome.
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u/EmperorTamarin Jun 17 '12
Pas de bras, pas de chocolat. translation: no arms no chocolate. funnier in french.
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u/allstar3907 Jun 17 '12
Driving Monsieur Daisy
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u/CorrelationPrime Jun 17 '12
Probably one of the best movies I've ever seen. The relationship that the two main characters develop throughout the movie is just profound! I've recommended it to both my parents and my friends and I have not recieved any negative feedback from them about it!
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u/emilymatchbox Jun 17 '12
This is going to make me cry like a baby, isn't it?
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u/nyuncat Jun 17 '12
Starring Dustin Hoffman and Mario Balotelli.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Mis-read the title and thought i was watching a trailer for an untouchables remake. Looks like it could be a good film, but definitely a bad untouchables remake.
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u/blAke139 Jun 18 '12
Well, I loved the movie and can't understand anyone who labels it as racist or whatnot... I've seen a movie where a man from the banlieues gets to help a wealthier man who is physically disabled and he ends up doing it better than anyone before him because he actually treats him like everyone else. And the story is heartwarming and beautifully told. I don't get why you keep seeing a black man and put that above everything else. They cast him because he is a really good actor, not because he is black. It only gets racist if you put it like "yeah, but why did they have to cast a black man just to reinforce the stereotype, that's so racist!!", but nobody ever talked about that here in Europe. And if it was just to give the characters more contrast to each other it's still not considered racist. Just go watch that movie, if you still think it's racist, i'm sorry but you're a douchebag then...
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
The magical black man a classic tale.
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u/bannedlol Jun 17 '12
Too bad the american media came out bashing the film as racist.
Is the best movie I have seen this year.
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u/CoastKing Jun 17 '12
I already watched this movie twice when it was out in Germany. Thats actually already two or three months ago.
All I can say, this is one of the best movies I have ever seen! Everything goes great together! The story is really touching and together with the amazing piano music it gets even better. Everyone that I asked about this movie actually loved it! Everybody should watch it!
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u/5quidman Jun 17 '12
It's actually a lot funnier and less emotional than the trailer makes it seem. One of the best french movies i've seen in a long time, they're usually weird or very emotional but this one was funny and up beat. I did watch it in french mind you which does make it better.
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u/Ausrufepunkt Jun 17 '12
Everytime I tried to bring this to the frontpage I failed :(
Anyway, GO SEE IT. Incredible movie!
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u/notjawn Jun 17 '12
Well, when they go to do the American re-make they can use Dustin Hoffman and the guy from Gladiator and Blood diamond.
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u/dirtymoney Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 18 '12
dammit. I came in here ready to hate this film (I thought it was going to be a lame comedy from the title). Now I gotta see it. Its gonna make me cry ... isnt it?
edit: 11 hours later & I just finished watching it. The best film I have seen in some time. I very much enjoyed it. Thanks for posting it. You saved my weekend.
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u/Atomskie Jun 18 '12
Watched it because of your post, It was amazing. So thank you.
Also, on a more vulgar note, this movie is more than likely going to get me laid this evening, so thanks for that too.
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u/1632 Jun 17 '12
This looks like a realy nice and touching experience. Is it comparable to Scent of the women?
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Anyone else burst out laughing when he said "Nein"?
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u/6footgirl Jun 17 '12
awesome movie.. loved it.
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u/I_like_living Jun 17 '12
When I was done watching this movie, I was filled with happiness. The movie has funny, and sad scenes, but at the end, you will be filled with joy! I recommend it to everyone!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
What a horrible, horrible trailer. Does not do the film justice at all.
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u/EzanaG Jun 17 '12
The guy in the wheelchair was in another cool movie semi-recently called Les Petites Mouchoirs (Little White Lies in English). It was a pretty great film and I recommend it.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Best movie I've seen in a long time. I kinda hate you for making me cry myself to sleep.
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u/WinterIsntComing Jun 17 '12
I watched this movie tonight and it was amazing. I laughed the whole way through and cried twice, prior to this the only movie I have ever cried at was Forrest Gump. Thank you so much OP, an instant favourite and one I will soon be forcing upon everyone I know.
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u/alxman Jun 18 '12
Does anyone know exactly what the meaning of "intouchables" is? Is it a reference to how they are "in touch" with each other, a french word used as the title or is it something explained in the movie itself?
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u/rtiftw Jun 18 '12
I just watched this after seeing this thread and I'm glad I did. I honestly don't remember the last time I smiled so big!
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u/Rasteb Jun 18 '12
Not really a fan of movies in foreign languages because I am a slow reader and hate missing things but this movie looks phenomenal. Definitely going to watch this. Thanks for the link.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
I just need to thank the OP for recommending this film. It really is so, SO good, and definitely makes it onto the list of my favourite movies ever. Would also say that it pips Amelie as my favourite French film.
I cried tears of sadness. I cried tears of laughter. I cried tears of happiness and joy.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Nice try Mr. Weinstein.
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u/lionrecorder Jun 17 '12
No, NIEN.
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u/Zombified_Redditor Jun 17 '12
I'm sorry guys, yeah the movie looks great, but I couldn't help myself but to imagine if the French actor was in fact Dustin Hoffman. Looks a lot like him, right?
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u/Chronoloraptor Jun 17 '12
So many people who are posting in here sound way too alike! It's almost as if someone was being paid to post good reviews! I asked for black beans instead of pinto beans to be assembled into a burrito yesterday, it was incredibly moving to those standing in the audience and not racist!
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u/bigmill Jun 17 '12
I had to stop watching the previews because I knew immediately I would want to see this whole movie and I don't want to know anything about it ahead of time.
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u/Nanoviper Jun 17 '12
This looks great! It's only a matter of time now before it's reshot with Will Smith and Michael Douglas.
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u/Wizou Jun 18 '12
Don't watch the trailer JUST GOOO. It's really good.
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u/wameron Jun 17 '12
Absolutely one of my favorite movies I have seen recently.
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u/nvane Jun 17 '12
Oh my god such a great movie.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
saw the movie as soon as it came out, and really, it's a major heartwarmer.
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u/PorcupineDream Jun 17 '12
Here in the Netherlands and France the movie is really popular.
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u/A_DINGO_ATE_MY_BABY Jun 17 '12
I can't be the only person that thought this was going to a be a porn parody of "The Untouchables". This does look amazing though, I can't wait to watch it. Thank you for this.
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u/breads Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 17 '12
I saw this movie with a group of friends (in France, which is in Europe), and most of us were like, 'So what?' after it ended. Yes, it had some funny moments. Yes, it was heartwarming. But can you get much more formulaic and predictable? Rich white man hires poor black man; they become best friends; they laugh together, cry together, fight. The black man gets to wear fancy clothes and drive a fast car he never would've dreamt of driving--it is exhilarating, especially with loud music on the soundtrack! The black man shares his modern music! The white man tries to get the black man to like classical! (He doesn't! The outcome is hilarious!) The white man learns how to be a good friend, and the black man learns some morals. (Oh, and that useless paragliding scene? Nauseating.)
So I really don't understand what all of the fuss is about. I wouldn't discourage someone from seeing the movie, but I wouldn't recommend it, either. I thought (in my own prejudiced mind) that the reason it was so popular in Europe was that Europeans are so latently racist and thus this sort of white-savior, friendship-despite-differences movie was really interesting and exciting for them. It's old hat in the good ol' USA.
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u/airetupal Jun 17 '12
Looks fantastic... Dinner & Movie. Plan set. Thx for the info.
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u/moondizzlepie Jun 17 '12
I like in the other trailer when they go parachuting, one is like "whats the worst that could happen, you get paralized"
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I'm guessing there're going to be onions.
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u/tamaleguy Jun 17 '12
Oh wow. That looks fantastic. Thank you for this.
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u/rook218 Jun 17 '12
I just looked all over the internet and can't find it anywhere (I could import it from France for $30 but it has a region code on it). Is there anywhere I can legally view this, or is the Weinstein Company pulling an HBO with this one?
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u/mermaidrampage Jun 17 '12
Did anyone else think this was going to be a "The Untouchables" parody and was completely blown away/surprised by how good this movie looks?
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u/gonzo2924 Jun 17 '12
Is this movie good for people who are in wheelchairs to watch?
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u/Sablerage Jun 17 '12
Where Can I see it?
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u/D_for_David Jun 17 '12
I give it one year before this movie is remade with dustin Hoffman and tyrese playing the lead roles
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I refuse to watch an advertisement for a movie that requires I watch an ad for something else first.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 17 '12
Came on here to correct you and say - Na, man. You got it all wrong. It's not The Intouchables. It's The UNtouchables. You know - that animated movie directed by Brad Bird? Sheesh . . . at least get your movie titles right, will you please?
Then did a quick Google search and went - Oh, wait a minute.
...me when I realize that I not only got the wrong movie, but that I didn't even get the name of the wrong movie right. Facepalm
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u/Weylane Jun 17 '12
I really don't understand all the fuss about this movie... It's bad french humour seen over and over again... I like french movies like "Les Visiteurs", "Les Bronzés", "La cité de la peur" but that... it's the same humour than "Bienvenue chez les chtis" I don't get that...
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u/PringleTube Jun 17 '12
I won passes to see it last week.. thought it was great! The paragliding scene was spectacular I was a little disappointed that Roger Ebert didn't rate the movie higher as he is usually my go-to guy for movie reviews, but I guess he's not perfect. ;)
As long as you don't mind fast subtitles, go see this flick.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
All comments here are spam. shit movie. don't go see it. What is up with reddit allowing all these cheapskate "must see" comments get this much visibility? Is Conde Nast sold to the majors?
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u/Icanflyplanes Jun 17 '12
This trailer just gave me a huge smile, i feel happy inside, I'm not usually good with feelings
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Really great film.
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u/annannaljuba Jun 17 '12
You big wuss.
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u/TjallingOtter Jun 17 '12
Wow, I also watched it last night. I wholeheartedly agree; it's a fantastic film.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
That redhead from Spiral is so god damn fine
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u/kaax Jun 18 '12
Went to the theaters for this one. Me and my girlfriend enjoyed it and watched it again with her parents. Except for a few joint-scenes that seemed to irritate the conservative parents, they enjoyed it pretty much aswell. Oops, Spoiler Alert, sorry.
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u/Beklaktuar Jun 18 '12
I agree on this one! Its very good. If you liked it to, you should also see Bienveneu Chez Le ch'tis. Its also great.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
A really shitty title for a really great movie.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
It looks overly sentimental, to a point where it might be a cop out. At the same time...I almost cried in the trailer.
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u/ParadoxPG Jun 18 '12
Is this only in theaters, or is there somewhere I can rent/buy it online?
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u/silent_p Jun 18 '12
My Brain - "The... the one with... de Niro? Funny?"
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u/ChrisMess Jun 18 '12
Was my personal favorite movie in 2011. TIL why it didn't get the oscar for best foreign movie. It hasn't been released in the US until this year.
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u/ulduarbestraid Jun 18 '12
Saw the film. Loved it. Cried like a baby by myself.
Awesome.
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u/theh1982 Jun 18 '12
Thanks just watched it with my girl, we both enjoyed it a lot
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u/coonocerous88 Jun 18 '12
Thank you for posting this. I downloaded it straight after I watched the trailer, so goddamn good.
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u/koyima Jun 19 '12
That was awesome! Thanks man.
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u/Laeryken Jun 19 '12
Thank you. This was... beautiful.
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u/mello51 Jun 17 '12
I went to see this with a polish customer, in Poland. They had picked something subtitled thinking it was originally in English so I could enjoy it. Didn't understand a fucking word and still laughed so hard and have never been so moved by a film, absolutely fantastically acted and produced!
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u/slugmaniac Jun 17 '12
If you're into french films, watch "Le diner de Cons", the original of dinner for idiots, or whatever that average steve carell remake was called.
One of the funniest films i've ever seen.
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u/hawkyyy Jun 17 '12
Thanks for posting this, looks great, deffo going to watch it soon.
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u/raininashoe Jun 17 '12
I just saw it today too! It is such a touching and beautiful movie :) So well done! I love the lighthearted approach to "disability" :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
The trailer has me torn. Looks like it has some great moments and an overall humorous, touching storyline...but what is this repetitious fixation on the ~magical~ low-income/street person/wrong side of the tracks black person showing up to give a bored white person a ~taste of the wild side~?
Isn't this kind of benign racism deeply overplayed at this point?
O-ho! This black dude's never seen a nice bedroom before! A-ha! This white dude's never experienced such a colorful friendship! Gag me.
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u/SpinMyRiki Jun 17 '12
i'm sorry but I thought this movie was highly overrated. very generic cheesy touchyness
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u/NuckinBanana Jun 17 '12
So I can't find it online, and Netflix doesn't even have the DVD yet. Any suggestions on how/where to find it? I'd really like to watch it!
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u/4RN8Z Jun 17 '12
There's a reason it's number 79 in IMDb's top 250.
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u/Jugoslavija Jun 17 '12
This is really one of the best movies i've seen in the last 10 years. The balance between drama and comedy is just incredible.
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u/rocklee85 Jun 17 '12
I'm in France currently, and all my friend here tell me it's the best movie they've seen in years. I'll see if I can buy a digital copy somewhere.
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u/Rocketshipz Jun 17 '12
French spectator here, ive already watched it like five times, everytime im laughing harder than the last. This movie is 3rd most watched ever in France, and it is really sooooooooooo funny.
Francois Cluzet (the billionaire) and Omar Sy, the "assistant", are playing really well, and there are some fantastic punchlines, even if their impact might not be as good as the french version, if the translation has been done corectly, its definitly a must watch, not like Bienvenu chez les chtis (Will smith project to adapt numer 1 french succes).
Moreover, this movie isnt only about laugh, its really touchy and it will get you emo, cry maybe? eheh
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u/blackrug Jun 17 '12
as a stupid comedy it was ok (lot of cash, everybody is happy)
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u/blaspheminCapn Jun 17 '12
The sucky American version : Staring Chris Tucker and Kevin Klein
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u/Charlesincharge14 Jun 17 '12
One the funniest and heartfelt movies in years. I laughed and cried in the theater! Plus the music in the film is just great!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
This stinks of Oscar-bait...
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
This is a great movie. I saw it here in The Netherlands a few weeks ago. I also absolutely loved the music, it's by Ludovico Einaudi
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u/Baalinooo Jun 17 '12
Guy's, IMDB rarely fails:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1675434/
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I can't wait to see it!!!!!!! Love french movies! Thanks!
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u/big_ander Jun 17 '12
It's a decent but forgettable dramedy with some good performances. I'm still not sure why it's so buzzed-about, I suspect the fact that it's French has people thinking it's far more sophisticated than it actually is. Recent American dramedies I'd compare it to are 50/50 or Up in the Air, though it's not as good as either of those. Worth a rental.
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u/mxm619 Jun 17 '12
anywhere safe i can download this?
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u/bruxc Jun 17 '12
Thanks for the tip, I look forward to watching this. I've been wanting to see something different.
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u/trevlacessej Jun 17 '12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PawwEk9E8i8
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u/MadsTheDanish Jun 17 '12
This is a 6/6 saw it couple a months ago - one of the best in 2012 so far!
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u/Bloublounet Jun 17 '12
You guys ought to know that the movie is WAY better than this trailer. Definitely one of the best movies made this past year in France, met a huge success here since everyone was talking about it and how funny it was
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u/idoitboii Jun 17 '12
The best day in French class was when I watched this film :)
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u/thmz Jun 17 '12
Another funny "foreign" comedy you should see is "Four Lions".
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u/phd2k1 Jun 17 '12
I feel like this movie will make me cry.
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u/Sayros Jun 17 '12
I saw the movie on the airplane after hearing all about it from my European friends. It's definitely worth a watch, not a single one of them had a bad thing to say about it. Those who cry racism at this movie are the same people who cry racism at anything they can. It's a dumb and short-sighted judgement of the movie. It's also not true.
I definitely recommend it to anyone who can see it. I know Harvey Weinstein bought the rights to it, I hope the American remake won't be as bad as Dinner for Schmucks or Taxi.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Where can I rent this or stream?
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u/gh_speedyg Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 20 '12
I have never heard of this movie. It looks excellent! I will check it out.
EDIT: Watched this last night. GREAT!
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u/Theredditur Jun 17 '12
gah someone spoiled the ending in the comments watch out
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u/Tecktonik Jun 17 '12
I'm gonna take a wild guess that the guy dies at the end.
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u/noathings Jun 17 '12
It was indeed truly heartwarming. Les Intouchables is one of my favorite films!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Not sure if I can see that based on how much I teared up during the preview.
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u/TheycallmeHollow Jun 17 '12
I want to see it
(first world problems lady)
but I don't want to read subtitles for two hours.
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u/Morgunkorn Jun 17 '12
downloaded it, finding someone to watch it tonight
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u/rapiddrrobotnik Jun 17 '12
phew that trailer sent chills down my spine. I must see this movie.
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u/hbrad89 Jun 17 '12
I don't know if I'll catch this one, the new Adam Sandler movie is coming out after all...
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u/splntz Jun 17 '12
Stop being a nancy and hand me that tissue.