Mon meilleur ami (2006/I)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Patrice Leconte

Writers:

Olivier Dazat (idea)
Patrice Leconte (writer)

Release Date:

6 December 2006 (Italy)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

It takes a lifetime to learn the meaning of friendship...Francois has 10 days.

Plot:

Catherine, refuses to believe that her business partner, the unlikeable François, has a best friend, so she challenges him to set up an introduction. Scrambling to find someone willing to pose as his best pal, François enlists the services of a charming taxi driver to play the part.

Plot Keywords:

Bet | Restaurant Scene | Replica | Best Friend | Lesbian

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Daniel Auteuil	...	François Coste
Dany Boon	...	Bruno Bouley
Julie Gayet	...	Catherine
Julie Durand	...	Louise Coste
Jacques Mathou	...	M. Bouley, le père de Bruno
Marie Pillet	...	Mme Bouley, la mère de Bruno
Élisabeth Bourgine	...	Julia (as Elizabeth Bourgine)
Henri Garcin	...	Étienne Delamotte
Jacques Spiesser	...	Letellier
Philippe Du Janerand	...	Luc Lebinet
Fabienne Chaudat	...	L'épouse de Lebinet
Jean-François Kopf	...	Le commissaire priseur
Alain Rimoux	...	Le marchand au dîner
Marc Faure	...	L'ami dîner #1
Éric Frey	...	L'ami dîner #2

Also Known As:

My Best Friend (International: English title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some strong language.

Runtime:

Canada:94 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | USA:94 min | Argentina:94 min | USA:90 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Ireland:12A | USA:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:All | Australia:M | Germany:o.Al. | France:U | Sweden:Btl | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-3 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Parc des Princes - 24 rue du Commandant du Guilbaud, Paris 16, Paris, France

Company:

Fidélité Productions

Quotes:

Bruno: Isn't there anybody you can call at 3 a.m. in case you have a big problem?
François: I don't have any big problem.
Bruno: Yes, you have one, you can't call anybody at 3 a.m.!

Movie Connections:

Features "Qui veut gagner des millions?" (2000)

Soundtrack:

La Paimpolaise

A friend in need, a friend indeed:)

I adored this movie screened in Sydney independent theaters. Following, perhaps an overdose of G depardieu I learnt to appreciate very much Daniel Auteuil. I remember discovering both of them in Jean des Florettes and Manon des Sources. Both have gone a long way now. I liked the theme very much and I also know time where my best friend was only my shadow, this earned me top mark in an essay we had to write. So looking for a best friend can be very interesting. This film indeed makes this pursuit very interesting and enjoyable. I was surprised that comments gave it a just above average rating when I feel even a little guilty not to have gone for a perfect ten Go and see it you'll have a good time