Incredibly coincidentally stars Dany Boon, who co-wrote, directed and starred in
Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis (the original
Benvenuti al Sud), and who has a great face. Distictively coloured as all Jeunet films are (this one shot by Tetsuo Nagata, who also did the amazing Tautou / Chanel No. 5 / Orient Express ad), this is a unique experience. Oddball cast: Jean-Pierre Marielle ('slammer'), Yolande Moreau (mother), Julie Ferrier (contortionist), Omar Sy, Dominique Pinon (human cannonball).
Many funny moments e.g. explosion that causes the calendar to 'strip'. Bizarre electronic puppets. Brilliantly clever and funny finale.
Great idea to use Max Steiner music (whether it's all from
The Big Sleep I'm not sure) and it sounds fantastic recreated and newly recorded.
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