Benoît finds himself in debt and has to ask his wealthy parents for help once again. His plan to get money: make them believe he’s going to marry his model friend Emily. When Emily cancels on the way to the airport, Benoit decides to invite his big-mouth Uber driver Fiona.
Read all. This movie was extremely simplistic and vulgar, which made it feel like an American comedy. I can see an American remake in the future.
This was quite refreshing for a French comedy, although it’s not my favorite kind. French comedies usually start out funny and suddenly turn very serious before the end. No one has a hidden agenda — Benoît remains clumsy and cowardly from beginning to end.
The fake fiancée has no social graces from beginning to end. Only the parents are the same old confused rich couple you see in most French comedies. They were the least interesting because their arc is entirely predictable in such films.
I am glad I have an unlimited cinema pass, however, because ticket prices have gotten so high at the cinema that I would be unhappy to spend a lot of money on it.
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