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L'homme idéal

  • 1997
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
69
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L'homme idéal (1997)
Comedy

It takes three to fill Marie. These three lovers form the ideal man. When they discover the pot of roses, Marie decides to leave them. After the time of anger, the three accomplices decide t... Read allIt takes three to fill Marie. These three lovers form the ideal man. When they discover the pot of roses, Marie decides to leave them. After the time of anger, the three accomplices decide to join forces to win back the beautiful.It takes three to fill Marie. These three lovers form the ideal man. When they discover the pot of roses, Marie decides to leave them. After the time of anger, the three accomplices decide to join forces to win back the beautiful.

  • Director
    • Xavier Gélin
  • Writers
    • Dominique Chaussois
    • Xavier Gélin
    • Olivier Laubacher
  • Stars
    • Pascal Légitimus
    • Christophe Malavoy
    • Daniel Russo
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    69
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Xavier Gélin
    • Writers
      • Dominique Chaussois
      • Xavier Gélin
      • Olivier Laubacher
    • Stars
      • Pascal Légitimus
      • Christophe Malavoy
      • Daniel Russo
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Pascal Légitimus
    Pascal Légitimus
    • Stéphane
    Christophe Malavoy
    Christophe Malavoy
    • Fabrice
    Daniel Russo
    Daniel Russo
    • Paul
    Amélie Pick
    • Marie
    Zabou Breitman
    Zabou Breitman
    • Madeleine
    • (as Zabou)
    Fanny Cottençon
    Fanny Cottençon
    • Claire
    Mylène Demongeot
    Mylène Demongeot
    • Guillemette
    Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson
    • Nicole
    K-Mel
    • Grégoire
    Marie Fugain
    Marie Fugain
    • Sabine
    François Berléand
    François Berléand
    • L'homme du Balto
    Christian Bujeau
    Christian Bujeau
    • Le ministre
    Philippe Lebas
    • Gérard Thibault
    Patrice Melennec
    • Le père de Marie
    Marco Bisson
    • Gilles
    Anne Moussay
    • La comptable
    Charles Biétry
    • Le commentateur
    Sylvain Rougerie
    • Mr. Vendel
    • Director
      • Xavier Gélin
    • Writers
      • Dominique Chaussois
      • Xavier Gélin
      • Olivier Laubacher
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    4guy-bellinger

    Unfunny French comedy

    An exciting cast (Christophe Malavoy, Pascal Legitimus, Daniel Russo, Zabou Breitman) and an a priori amusing original idea (a young woman unable to find the ideal man in a single person splits her time between three imperfect males who, added one to the other, own all the qualities she requires from Mr. Right). Unfortunately the actors mentioned - good as they are - are not given much to do, with the exception of Zabou, who is outrageous as one of the protagonists' nutty sister - the type of girl who attempts suicide by swallowing vitamin c instead of barbiturates! As for the basic situation, things do not go any better. As a matter of fact, it soon proves so artificial that the necessary suspension of disbelief does not last long. Boredom sets in instead, all the more as the comedy is poor in good gags. You will laugh more over the antics of Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis having to deal with three mistresses in "Boeing Being" (and God knows that this is no masterpiece) than before this plodding comedy. Lubitsch, Donen or Wilder could have made the most of such a script - artificial as it is, not Xavier Gélin who has no genius and who is obviously making a film for... making a film! There is not much one can save here, except one very funny scene featuring François Berléand as a stoic restaurant customer, Zabou's already mentioned eccentricities and volleyball scenes (a sport rarely shown in fiction movies). Barely acceptable as a time-killer. In any other circumstance, you can zap that one without damage!

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    • Trivia
      French visa # 91126 delivered on 9-8-1997.
    • Soundtracks
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      Music and lyrics by Rodolphe Brossard, Valmont Texier and Fred Montabord

      Performed by Mike Robinson

      Hugo Music - Sony Music Publishing Company

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1997 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Ideal Man
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • C.A.P.A.C.
      • Canal+
      • France 2 Cinéma
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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