Cyprien (2009) User Reviews

Appalling film; depressing experience...

[sebadee · 1/10 · 2 March 2009]

Zero concept feature from popular French comic, Elie Semoun. A spotty geek is transformed into ravishing sex god whenever he applies a certain perfume. He gets the girl of his dreams, the girl next door and few more besides. The perfume comes to him after replying to a spam offering to fulfill his wildest dream. The magic is never explained and the perfume comes free; no selling of soul to devil necessary. The problem being that he is transformed into a bewigged 70's throw-back complete with cheap Elvis shades. And no-one, not even the girl-next-door character, spots the transformation. Even if you buy into this worn-out device there is no hint of originality, wit or truth in any of the proceedings. The production values are cheap - several shots are completely out of focus - and the presence of Catherine Deneuve - Why, oh why did she agree to be in this? - does little to alleviate the boredom. How did a scenario this lame ever get the green light?

amusant - funny

[didierorand · 6/10 · 13 January 2021]

Film très drôle, lointain remake réussi de Docteur Jerry and Mister Love. Acteurs excellents, on sent qu'ils se sont amusés à faire ce film. Évidemment les critiques aux lèvres gercées n'ont pas aimé, c'est trop populaire pour eux (à moins qu'ils aient pris le film au premier degré ?) Google translation : Very funny movie, distant successful remake of Doctor Jerry and Mister Love. Excellent actors, you can tell they had fun making this film. Obviously the chapped-lip critics didn't like it, it's too popular for them (unless they took the movie face-to-face?)