Après Vous
(2003)
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Après Vous
(2003)
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Antoine Letoux
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José Garcia | ... |
Louis
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| Sandrine Kiberlain | ... |
Blanche Grimaldi
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Marilyne Canto | ... |
Christine
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Michèle Moretti | ... |
Martine
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| Garance Clavel | ... |
Karine
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Fabio Zenoni | ... |
André
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Jocelyne Desverchère | ... |
Sandrine the Florist
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Didier Menin | ... |
Man at Thai Restaurant
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Jean-Claude Lecas | ... |
Cook
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Blandine Pélissier | ... |
Nurse
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Jean-Charles Dumay | ... |
Serge the Sommelier
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Ange Ruzé | ... |
Young Waiter
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Élise Otzenberger | ... |
Hairdresser
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Jean-Luc Abel | ... |
The Inspector
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Antoine is a maitre d' in a Paris brasserie, Chez Jean, and is so full of being of service to others that he can't say 'no'. Late for dinner with his girlfriend, Christine, he takes a shortcut home through the park but finds a stranger, Louis, in the act of committing suicide by hanging. Louis is distraught by the loss of his girlfriend, Blanche, and is so grateful that he attaches himself to Antoine. Antoine arranges a job for Louis - as a sommelier at Chez Jean and sets about trying to repair Louis' life... Written by johnno.r@xtra.co.nz
I saw this at the Phoenix Film Festival, almost by accident. My first choice for the time slot was full, and this would end in time to see my next screening, so I grabbed a seat as the lights went down.
A very pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed this movie, walking into it with out the slightest idea what it was about.
While the premise may not have been 100% original (man helps man get back the girl... but falls for her himself), I thought it was very well done. We should all wish to have friends as dedicated as Antoine, and we can all relate to Louis at some point in our lives.
While the movie may not have been hysterical, I found myself smiling or laughing most of the time. The end result wasn't completely unexpected, yet how they got there was a surprise to me, with the last gag being a nice touch.
Definitely recommend this film. Not one you'll discus what it means for hours, but one you should enjoy while you are there.