The Perfect Date (2010)

Michel dreams of a perfect meeting with the woman of his dreams, entirely due to chance, as his parents and grandparents experienced. Vincent, Michel's contrast, is completely different. He... See full summary »

Directors:

Dominique Farrugia, Arnaud Lemort

Writers:

Franck Dubosc (based on an original screenplay), Arnaud Lemort (based on an original screenplay)

Stars:

Clovis Cornillac, Virginie Efira, Manu Payet

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clovis Cornillac	...	Michel
Virginie Efira	...	Angèle
Manu Payet	...	Vincent
Annelise Hesme	...	Nathalie
Laurence Arné	...	Claudine
Shirley Bousquet	...	Swan
Jonathan Lambert	...	Ariel
Laurent Lafitte	...	Sylvain
Sophie Vouzelaud	...	Hélène
Emmanuel Suarez	...	Romain
Lancelot Roch	...	Arvid
Marie Vincent	...	La mère de Michel
Diane Dassigny	...	Stella
Clémence Aubry	...	Candice
Etienne Draber	...	Le grand-père de Michel

Storyline

Michel dreams of a perfect meeting with the woman of his dreams, entirely due to chance, as his parents and grandparents experienced. Vincent, Michel's contrast, is completely different. He is more the man of the direct approach and he follows his...! The two childhood friends Michel and Vincent, with completely opposite views when it comes to women, soon discover the limits of their respective techniques when they meet Angèle and Nathalie.

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Plot Keywords:

deafness | handicap | character says i love you | cell phone | telephone call | 

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Taglines:

What would you do for the woman of your dreams?

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Don't Stop Me Now
Written by Freddie Mercury
Performed by Queen

User Reviews

A good Romantic Comedy of 30's something trying to find love

I don't know why this is only averaging above 5, it is a great romantic comedy with 6 main characters, 2 males and 4 females in or around 30 years old. The tribulations of a man who looks each night to use his talents and conquer a new conquest, another who wants the romantic ideal, are best friends they try and support each other, teach each other in their own ways. Can't say much more about that as it might give the movie away. Then their is the 4 females made up of friends including one sister who, to me, is the most sensible of them all and she is deaf and in a well chair. It has some good laughs, i would say more comedy however there is plenty of romance and the enlisting is just as you want it to be. I think the male leads are fantastic, they have you feeling every inch of their struggle (maybe I see it more because I am a man) however I see very much the portrayal that the women see of us men folk and the hardships that go along with us. They say women are fickle, in this movie I think it is the other way around, maybe part of the generational changes of how men act/are told to act/want to act, it's all to confusing and that last sentence sums up this movie perfectly. Sometimes us men might read to much into how we are supposed to act and what we are supposed to do. Some may call it a chick flick and if all you ever watch is the rugby, the horse racing, the boxing and speed racing, then yes this is a chick flick. I consider myself a man and like sports too, but this is light, funny and even the ending is not shall I say heavy, just a great movie and the actors although not greatly familiar to me (English speaker here) I found the character so very believable. Good job all around with story, directing and filming. I really don't know why this is rating at 5's, yes it is not Star Wars, it is not supposed to be, it is filmed with finesse, it does not need FX, it is lighthearted and smooth, entertaining all the way which is needed for me as I need to read the subtitles so it has to keep me entertained and it does. Congratulations to all involved in it. It is not a Cane winner but a great movie to watch, maybe if your doing a dinner and in home DVD night with a new significant other.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Studiocanal [France]

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

5 May 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

The Perfect Date

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$8,927,094

Company Credits

Production Co:

Few, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1