Beystiman
It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Melanie Bouvet
The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
Billie Morin
This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
Celia
A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
sinistral2000
You don't need to be a Francophone to enjoy this one...but it helps. The film, which has stood the test of time, remains one of the best satirical comedies about power and the idiots who crave it. If you pay close attention to the dialogue (or subtitles), you'll discover dozens of witty lines that are still pertinent today. The film is set in 16th century Spain, but it could have been set in any contemporary society. Do you want to make fun of government? Watch this!
Chris C
A great performance from France's Charlie Chaplin - Luis de Funes. This movie is about a money-loving ruthless tax collector in the renaissance Spain, who loses his job and is determined to get it back. One of de Funes' best acts, and a very good job by Yves Montand as his servant. If you don't die laughing while watching this film you may safely assume that you don't have a sense of humor.
Phroggy
Let's not forget that this movie is a wonderful retelling of Victor Hugo's social drama "Ruy Blas", featuring social themes he used in other fictions - Montand uses the beginning of Ruy Blas' long speech, "Bon appétit, messieurs" at one time. But this retelling is madxe for laughs and succeeds without forgetting the social comments and, if crude at times, it actually works. A classic of its times - but try Hugo's writings, you IMDB folks, you might be surprised by his power and before-his-time awareness and c
ESM
I have just seen this hilarious comedy for the first time in its French original version... it is definitely a great comedy. The costumes, the characters and the puns are so excellent, I would advise any francophile to watch that movie as soon as possible.
