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The rich Philippe's life changes post a paragliding experience gone wrong. He takes to the wheel cheer for life. So what he wants next is a caretaker. Enter Driss, who not just more...
The rich Philippe's life changes post a paragliding experience gone wrong. He takes to the wheel cheer for life. So what he wants next is a caretaker. Enter Driss, who not just takes good care of Philippe, but also takes his friendship with Philippe to a whole new level.
Now how many of us out there can make the best of the very little (literally) that we have? How many of us can laugh at our own shortcomings - both physical and emotional? Guess not many. After all, no one is born a hero; you become heroic only when you decide to be one. Celebrating this spirit of never-say-never is The Intouchables - a story of the white aristocrat, Philippe (Francois Cluzet) who hires the black Driss ( Omar Sy) only later to realise life is all about living in the moment... a true story based on the memoir named You Changed My life by Abdel Sellou.
For the record, The Intouchables became the second most successful French film of all time, breaking all box office records outside the English circuit. And it's not just the plot that helped the movie do this. It's also the perfect blend of the drama (all serious and emotional stuff bringing out the helplessness of a then-adventure-freak-now-differently-abled man) and comedy (smart dialogues coupled with funny moments... at time irreverent) that works big time. There are even some Obama-Bush-Kennedy jokes in there.
Next are the performances. While Francois Cluzet as Philippe brilliantly metamorphoses into the what-the-heck-I-can-do-it persona from the no-woman-will-love-me-ever, Omar Sy's Driss gives you that extra dose of humour - situational, through expressions and dialogues. So much so you can't think of anyone more deserving for the Cesar Award for Best Actor this actor lays claims to. Sample this: His references at a job interview are Kool Gang, earth, wind and fire. He has a problem with fixed timings at work and loves to doze off when on duty. He finds all that classy jazz music 'Tom and Jerry' stuff. In fact, the real winner here, in the movie, is actually Driss. Not because he does not throw in the towel after a week - understandably Philippe is a difficult man to please. Or for that matter, not even because he tips Philippe on the erogenous zone.
While he is making Philippe like his own self- all happy and lively, he is seen adapting to all that aristocratic way of life. He no longer thinks red splash on white is a piece of trash one should never buy; he no longer wants money for every little gesture he does. But before that here is Driss... who finds molten cake all squashy and raw.... who mistakes foot cream as hair shampoo wondering where all that lather is....
A feel-good dramedy... against the sparkling Paris by night. A feel-good real life story of two buddies who still continue to live happily ever after even today.
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A magnificent, sensitive movie.
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A great french movie.
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An excellent movie to watch !
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A fantastic movie to watch ! The true emotions & friendships are wisely reflected in the movie. Nice to watch the growing relationship in the movie !
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Awesome inspirational movie. I really loved it.
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awesome movie..
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good movie..i find it very good.
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nice piece of art.
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its a good touching movie
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Great Movie
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great movie!
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awesome..........the friend in need is a friend indeed
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Transition defines life. Beautiful script all along.
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Its a good movie but not that fast type with everything. You need to watch it full. Its not for people in early 20s, i mean people who like Romance or Actions. Its for the classic movie lover & it has some deep meanings.
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A good piece of work.
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good movie to see
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A must watch, one of the best movies I've seen....
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y dis stupid reviewer began with moral lesson in starting... "how many of us can..." .. abey pappu review de na.. jhaatuu laal
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This seems to be a good movie going by the story line. Would like to watch it.The story too is slightly unusual an this is the welcome change.
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Movies are watched - not seen!
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beautiful movie...loved the relationship between omar sy and francois cluzet...francois cluzet's expressions and emotions are so touching...must watch!
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can't wait to watch this movie .
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the intouchables as title suggests....they were never a match whether it's their color or their way of looking at life, what you need to have a happy life is little less than what you think. The movie is about a man who can lough on his own shortcomings but what he does not want is pity....he meets a black guy who has never taken anything seriously, but can Driss(black) take care of philippe the answer lies within....plzz don't miss this one....one of the best since incendies and the lives of others.
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