Second Chance (2010)

Ever since he can remember, Julien is bad luck to every woman he dates, with disastrous results. But just when he accepts he'll never find true love, he meets the beautiful, sexy Joanna. And much to her expense, he just can't help himself.

Director:

Nicolas Cuche

Writers:

Luc Bossi, Laurent Turner

Stars:

Virginie Efira, François-Xavier Demaison, Armelle Deutsch

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Virginie Efira	...	Johanna Sorini
François-Xavier Demaison	...	Julien Monnier
Armelle Deutsch	...	Sophie
Raphaël Personnaz	...	Martin Dupont
Thomas Ngijol	...	Vincent (as Thomas N'Gijol)
Brigitte Roüan	...	Lydie
Yves Jacques	...	Maxime Dupont
Marie-Christine Adam	...	Dominique, la mère de Julien
Elie Semoun	...	Philippe Markus
Francis Perrin	...	François, le père de Julien
Frank Molinaro	...	André (as Franck Molinaro)
Gérald Marti	...	M. Brochand
Jean-Louis Sbille	...	M. Mexès
Catherine Claeys	...	Mme Mexès
Elisa Tovati	...	La mariée

Storyline

Julien Monnier has a serious problem. Though he's a brilliant couples counselor, he can't keep a woman in his life for more than two weeks. Indeed, ever since his childhood, Julien jinxes every woman who falls in love with him. But it's not just any small jinx. It's the kind that sends you to the hospital several times a week, that destroys your professional life or that turns your friends into enemies. Julien is strictly speaking a true black cat for women. Joanna Sorini will soon learn this at her expense the day she meets him. A career that's just taking off, a love life that finally seems to be taking a good turn, all that may just change.

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Plot Keywords:

bad luck | luck | counselor | blonde | kiss on the lips | 

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Taglines:

Ce mec est une catastrophe ou... (This guy is a disaster or...)

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Screenwriter Luc Bossi was inspired by a story a friend told him of how his wife took the blame for a speeding charge, pretending she was the driver so that her husband wouldn't have points taken off his license, which subsequently caused her a number of problems with the police. From this, Bossi imagined the story of a man who brought bad luck to the women he dated.

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Connections

Remade as Stay Away from Me (2013)

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Soundtracks

Dog Days Are Over
Written by Florence Welch and Isabella Summers
Performed by Florence and the Machine

User Reviews

Fresca, original, Divertida

Excellent movie, in the life of a man that everything goes wrong with women, without seeking he found the balance. Very interesting love Plot, nice stories with unimaginable events; Those are very witty and very funny, I loved the fresh point of view, very European about the troubles, you can not miss this one. Enjoyable, You won't be able to stop laughing I promise. The characters are so charming and there is an interesting way to develop the story, you will be analyzing yourself about your relationships. I really love a movie that can do that... The movies that can go further 65 minutes, I hope you will find it interesting like I did.

Details

Official Sites:

Mars Distribution [France] Website Virginie Efira

Country:

France Belgium

Language:

French Korean

Release Date:

5 January 2011 (France)

Also Known As:

La oportunidad de mi vida

Filming Locations:

Hoeilaart, Belgium

Box Office

Budget:

EUR5,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,959,903

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fidélité Films, TF1 Films Production, Scope Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1