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The film consists of two parts. The first part focuses on Dr. Jack, Harold Lloyd, and, in parallel, the character of Mildred Davis. She is kept sick at home by a malicious doctor named Ludwig von Saulsbourg, played by Eric Mayne, who is paid by her father to stay at home and care for his daughter. Eric Mayne keeps her in a sickly state, confining her to her room and feeding her potions. Harold Lloyd, on the other hand, playing Dr. Jack, is cheerful, playful, caring for a doll, and attentive. During this first part, the burlesque is maintained by Harold Lloyd's acrobatics with his car. These two doctors cross paths and a friend of the family asks another doctor, Dr. Jack, for his opinion. This tips the film into its second part, which takes place indoors where, of course, Harold Lloyd has a beneficial effect on the patient. This second part contains a long chase through the house, impressive in its length and its multiple ideas. And quite exhilarating, it must be said.

We didn't know Harold Lloyd, and this first encounter is very pleasant. The transitional shots, used to tell the stories, are just bridges to Harold Lloyd's performances, in terms of acting and stunts. This silent film is accompanied in this version by music composed by Robert Israel in 2002. It is very pleasant.

After Conclave (2024), Edward Berger returns with this Netflix production.

We note the magnificent cinematography by James Friend. We also note the rather impressive music by Volker Bertelmann, which is very prominent and integral to the impression made by the film. We also note Tilda Swinton's character, who evokes a cartoon, with beautiful costume design. We note Colin Farrell, impressive in his portrayal of a character addicted to gambling. We note that the script, despite its linearity, is not linear at all. In short, the film, with its exuberance, but also thanks to the pathos of its characters, led by Colin Farrell, evokes cartoons. All these elements combined result in a film that keeps the viewer hooked until the end, with a barely disguised sense of suspense: how will this pathetic and ridiculous character, Colin Farrell, get out of this situation?

The film creates its own genre, in a way. It has strong elements of humor, drama for Colin Farrell's character, unreal elements with local beliefs or belief in ghosts, and a cartoonish side (see Colin Farrell's performance or the patina of the photography). Add to that the original, symphonic music, which is very prominent and draws the film into the realm of fantasy and suspense. All of this contributes to a film that is uniquely original and unlike any other. And, of course, it's a must-see for any fan of Colin Farrell, who delivers an impressive performance.

A chef who is about to open her gourmet restaurant has to return to her parents' home because her father's health is failing. This return to her roots, to her parents who run a truck stop restaurant, will disrupt her plans. A return to her roots that will be disrupted by various things. The film works thanks to its multiple dramatic arcs: her relationship with her father, with her mother, with her boyfriend, with her childhood friend (Bastien Bouillon in a role that is a departure from his usual dark performances). All while searching for her signature dish for the opening of her restaurant. And all while dealing with her parents' declining ability to run their restaurant.

This combination works well. Juliette Armanet carries the film from start to finish, with a multitude of issues for her character to deal with and a fairly subtle performance. The actors are good and there are no dull moments for the main character.

The icing on the cake is that the characters sing, so it's a musical: the characters sing well-known songs that serve the story, which are therefore sung dialogues. This is very fluid and works very well, as this mode of expression seems natural. It's an excellent idea, which gives the film a welcome poetic touch. The use of flashbacks and their integration into the current scenes is also elegant, merging seamlessly into the running sequence.