Ruby & Quentin (2003)

One prisoner tells to another that he hid a very large amount of money before the arrest. Together they manage to escape, but this is where their adventures are just beginning.

Director:

Francis Veber

Writers:

Francis Veber (screenplay, adaptation and dialogue), Serge Frydman (idea)

Stars:

Gérard Depardieu, Jean Reno, Richard Berry

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gérard Depardieu	...	Quentin
Jean Reno	...	Ruby
Richard Berry	...	Vernet
André Dussollier	...	Le psychiatre prison
Jean-Pierre Malo	...	Vogel
Jean-Michel Noirey	...	Lambert
Laurent Gamelon	...	Mauricet
Aurélien Recoing	...	Rocco
Vincent Moscato	...	Raffi
Ticky Holgado	...	Martineau
Michel Aumont	...	Nosberg
Leonor Varela	...	Katia / Sandra
Loic Brabant	...	Jambier (as Loïc Brabant)
Arnaud Cassand	...	Bourgoin
Edgar Givry	...	Visinet

Storyline

After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, Ruby, a brooding outlaw encounters Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant who befriends him. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money before they do.

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Plot Keywords:

prison escape | odd couple | on the run | buddy movie | manhunt | 

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Taglines:

The idiot. The killer. His idea: to be his pal.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

There are five different Chinese dubbed versions available, including 3 in dialects.

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Goofs

At 00:51:43, we can see the reflection of the boom microphone on the window, on the right of young men.

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Quotes

Quentin: Wow that's the first time a cop saluted me.

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Connections

References Blood Work (2002)

User Reviews

Not among the best Veber works, but has great moments

That's another movie of great Francis Veber, the master of French comedy. After masterpieces like "La chèvre", "Le diner des cons" and "Le placard" Veber creates a new story, where two prisoners escape from jail. Veber's formula is always the same: putting together two people who have nothing in common, like a cat and a dog. From that we have many situations of misunderstandings.

The film is fun, although not among the best Francis Veber works. The first part is great and lively, in the second one the movie loses some speed and the story is less exciting.

Some moments are nevertheless memorable, for example all the prison scenes and the beginning of the friendship between Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno. These situations are really hilarious!

Depardieu and Reno are big actors and work well together. Dialogs, once again, are the main ingredient in Francis Veber style.

Not a masterpiece, as I said, but enjoyable.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Hungary] UGC Fox Distribution [France]

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

22 October 2003 (France)

Also Known As:

Ruby & Quentin

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

EUR27,440,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$91,714, 28 March 2004

Gross USA:

$312,824

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$27,729,359

Company Credits

Production Co:

Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC), DD Productions, EFVE

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1