Potiche

This film is about an irritable and unfaithful umbrella factory owner, and his model wife who holds the household well.

"Potiche" is a pleasant surprise. Depsite the main character being unlikeable, the film manages to be funny, engaging and empowering. The characters are all unique and interesting, making a good character study. The changes seen in the factory owner and his wife throughout the film are very interesting and comical to watch. The two children are also good, especially the son who seems to be portrayed to have a homosexual hint. Maybe this explains the scene where he has a new male friend. If this subplot could be touched on again, to get some closure and not leave the subplot hanging.