A hectic wedding party held in an 17th century French palace comes together with the help of the behind-the-scenes staff.A hectic wedding party held in an 17th century French palace comes together with the help of the behind-the-scenes staff.A hectic wedding party held in an 17th century French palace comes together with the help of the behind-the-scenes staff.
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Let's face it: the film has a slow start and the pace is leisurely. But the psychological portraits are finely chiseled, and this microcosm of a catering outfit is endearing. Many of the foibles (& strengths) of French society are painted with a light touch, up to and including the marriage customs of up and coming -but not quite upper class- wealthy patrons. Some of the characters appear a bit exaggerated, but after all they may well have been painted from real-life models.
I can understand why critics on both sides of the Pond have snubbed this movie; but I believe it to be quite watchable, with many episodes which are funny or touching. My vote is 7/10.
I can understand why critics on both sides of the Pond have snubbed this movie; but I believe it to be quite watchable, with many episodes which are funny or touching. My vote is 7/10.
Enjoyable enough French film that made me laugh out loud numerous times. It also gave me something resembling borderline PTSD flashbacks to my former hospitality and events career.
The characters are all rather unique and funny in their own ways, without all being truly memorable. I mainly just remember the names of the groom (Pierre) and the pervy photographer (Guy). The man character delivered a great performance - though it was the supporting cast that provided the majority of laughs.
Beautiful setting in that French chateau. Some excellent scenes towards the end involving some fireworks and "aerial" display. The movie itself is fast paced, with rapid fire dialogue throughout. Perhaps slightly too long in length.
The bloke in the hybrid pyjamas was the best part. Will forever make me smile.
The characters are all rather unique and funny in their own ways, without all being truly memorable. I mainly just remember the names of the groom (Pierre) and the pervy photographer (Guy). The man character delivered a great performance - though it was the supporting cast that provided the majority of laughs.
Beautiful setting in that French chateau. Some excellent scenes towards the end involving some fireworks and "aerial" display. The movie itself is fast paced, with rapid fire dialogue throughout. Perhaps slightly too long in length.
The bloke in the hybrid pyjamas was the best part. Will forever make me smile.
This film is not necessarily fast paced, so it's not for people who have the habit of checking their phone during presentation. Some yokes are subtly prepared for quite some time, and are probably being missed, if attention wanders to what Niki or Ariana are up to these days.
On the other hand this feature is a great pleasure for people with some patience. It shows a lot of respect and understanding for its characters, and even the annoying ones get their moments of greatness. Its humour is far away from embarrassing its protagonists, and the laughter stems from compassion not farts.
What an amazing movie. Details, locations, conversations, all with a twist. Long time I had such a laugh in the movie theater.
The title does not cover the movie at all. Myself I was a bit reluctant to go out and watch this, but hey this is a must-go-see for everybody who likes french humor, but not over the top.
This is really excellent, funny, intelligent, simple, hard, elegant as life can be sometimes and so french. The music by the great bassist and composer
Avishaï Cohen give a magnificient, wonderful feel...Awsome..
Did you know
- TriviaThe film has had for provisional titles The big jump (French: Le grand saut) and The difficult times (French: Les temps difficiles).
- GoofsOne server is bearded while another one, at the beginning, had to shave because no waiters were to be bearded.
- ConnectionsFeatured in ACS France (2018)
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- Also known as
- La fiesta de la vida
- Filming locations
- Château de Courances, Courances, Essonne, France(site of the wedding reception)
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Box office
- Budget
- €14,850,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $10,236,295
- Runtime
- 1h 57m(117 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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