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Driss (Omar Sy), a Senegalese man living in a Paris slum, applies for a job as caretaker to a wealthy quadriplegic, but all he wants is to get his paper stamped so he can get benefits. Despite his lack of qualifications, he lands the job because of his attitude: Philippe (François Cluzet), the quadriplegic, wants a caretaker who will look at him without pity. As Driss reluctantly learns to move, feed, and clean Philippe, the two men discover a blunt but vital humor that not only bridges the cultural and class divide between them, but gives Philippe a renewed joy in life. It's easy to see what made The Intouchables such a massive success in France; the movie has the sweet sincerity and uplifting conclusion that make for a classic feel-good experience. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable, and Sy--who won the French equivalent of the Oscar for his role--is a dynamic and charismatic performer, while Cluzet's understated performance conveys Philippe's frustrations. The movie doesn't dig too deeply into the struggles of life as a quadriplegic or the struggles of life among the inner-city poor, so when The Intouchables ends it's not likely to leave a lasting impression, but that doesn't get in the way of its immediate charm and warmth. --Bret Fetzer
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À la suite d’un accident de parapente, Philippe, riche aristocrate, engage comme aide à domicile Driss, un jeune de banlieue tout juste sorti de prison. Bref la personne la moins adaptée pour le job. Ensemble ils vont faire cohabiter Vivaldi et Earth Wind and Fire, le verbe et la vanne, les costumes et les bas de survêtement… Deux univers vont se télescoper, s’apprivoiser, pour donner naissance à une amitié aussi dingue, drôle et forte qu’inattendue, une relation unique qui fera des étincelles et qui les rendra… «Intouchables».
An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, Intouchables has broken box office records in its native France and across Europe. Based on a true story of friendship between a handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), Intouchables depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
J'ai vu ce film au cinéma et j'en suis ressortie ravie et touchée. Un véritable petit bijou, un « feel-good-movie » nouveau genre que je recommande sans hésitation! Une quête commune, s'évader de la vie, ou du corps, qui les tient prisonniers, unit un aristocrate tétraplégique (François Cluzet) et un assisté social (Omar Sy). Entre eux, naîtra une amitié sincère, insoupçonnée. Omar Sy possède le don de la comédie; les scènes surprenantes et loufoques se multiplient, dépassant largement celles visionnées dans la bande-annonce. Quant à François Cluzet, il est tout simplement attachant, génial! Les deux font preuve du naturel attribuable aux grands acteurs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I saw this movie in a cinema and I enjoyed it so much, I even bought the book and now the dvd. It is a true story and the actors portraited well the story. Do not miss it...
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
One of the best films I have seen in a long time. Based on a true story, this movie is moving, uplifting, and very, very funny. All the actors are impeccable; Sy in particular is really outstanding.
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Film
J'ai tellement adoré le film, que c'était impossible pour moi, de ne pas en faire l'acquisition !
Un must pour tous (tes) !
Un must pour tous (tes) !
Published 23 days ago by Mario
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Meilleur film de tous les temps!!
Bon, peut-être que j'exagère un peu, mais vraiment qu'un peu!! C'est un film très touchant qui ne tombe pas dans le drame, qui est léger, drôle et... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anny
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Émotions!
Toute la gamme des émotions y passe! Très beau jeu des acteurs ! J'ai beaucoup aimé ce film. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Piano
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Du bonbon pour l'âme, cette coomédie !
Pour moi, du bon cinéma c'est celui qui peut à la fois me faire rire et m'émouvoir. Voilà ! Intouchables a réussi ce rare miracle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lucie Hogue
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vivant
J'avais vu le film au cinéma mais l'offrir a été merveilheux ce fait vécu est une histoire a recommandé a tous
Published 3 months ago by masucrylure
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Excellent!
Touchant, drôle... change nos perceptions. Personnages très attachants. Acteurs extraordinaires. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maryse Thomas
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Polar opposites form potent team in hilarious creative film
Intouchables takes you on an emotional roller coaster as it perches delicately balanced between hilarity and disaster. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kape
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Great Movie
This was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Watched it in french and will watch it again with the subtitles, just to catch anything that i might have missed.
Published 4 months ago by Kim E Melville
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A great movie
I ordered the French version by mistake and had taken the wrap off before realizing my mistake...luckily we have a friend from Quebec who loved the movie. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Loyd
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What a great story
We just saw this at the movie cinema and now I want to buy a copy for a friend. This picture has something for everyone including a car chase!
Published 7 months ago by Janet H
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