Syl Most Comedies even French comedies can be slapstick but not this one. It's truly believable as Francois Pignon, a valet at an upscale restaurant near the Eiffel Tower, is caught in a picture on Parisian streets with Daniel Auteil's character and the character's mistress, Elena. The casting is first rate as Daniel Auteil plays the businessman and adulterer. He is married to Kristin Scott Thomas's character. She's delightfully charming, shrewish, and quite clever to outsmart him or anybody else. She wants to catch his affair in order to win in the divorce. Auteil and Scott-Thomas are truly believable in their roles. Kristin Scott Thomas, a British actress, is truly perfect as a French socialite wife. The cast who plays Francois, Elena, and the supporting players are all first rate, believable, and definitely casted to perfection. The writing is also done well as if not to be outlandish or over the top. The story is pretty hard to believe but you believe it. It's a fun film to watch and entertaining for every minute of it.

Rindiana Not quite as hilarious as earlier Veber concoctions, but as funny as modern-day bedroom farces may get nowadays. The French are masters at that type of comedy.The actors do their best with their paper-thin, but likable characters, some scenes work wonderfully, others feel too forced, but the good-natured proceedings ensure pleasurable viewing.A certain snappiness would've given the material's fluffiness the necessary edge.Still watchable, though the final joke's too silly.6 out of 10 unlikely playboys

Chrysanthepop The story of 'La Doublure' is far from original but even otherwise, the story is contrived due to Veber's sloppy writing. The characters are half baked, especially Emilie who at one moment shows no sign of having any romantic feelings for François but the next moment she's completely jealous when learning about his involvement with a supermodel. The only things working for this film are the comedic situations and this is largely due to the actors. Gad Elmaleh and the sensual Alice Taglioni have a good chemistry and I enjoyed their scenes together. Daniel Auteuil is funny too as the adulterous businessman. Kristin Scott Thomas plays her part with ease. Virginie Ledoyen suffers from poor characterization. The whimsical soundtrack works well and the French streets are an extra treat to watch. 'La Doublure' required more development and more than 85 minutes running time as it appears very rushed through but for a few laughs it's quite an okay fair.

RainDogJr Parrallel to La Muestra International De Cine, the last Thursday starts this little festival of french films in Mexico City, i say little because is only one week and only in one cinema. But i found this very good just for the chance to see different films and also because the cast and crew of most of the films (there are 12 films in total) came to Mexico City.Yesterday i have the chance to see this film, the first that i see of this festival and i like it. Is a simple and nice comedy about Pignon, a man who is offered to live with a top model ( an offer that nobody can't refuse) just for save the marriage of a millionaire who is the lover of the top model.Maybe the plot is not great and is not very real, i mean i don't think that a supermodel is like the one of the film, but the film carry out with the principal and unique point: entertain.I mean i really laugh a lot, especially in the beginning when Pignon is still living with his friend and the relation between Pignon's father and his doctor is nothing but hilarious.So i really recommend this film if you want to see just a nice comedy.Well after watch one film of this festival and other of La Muestra International De Cine ( the two festivals right now in Mexico City), i have more desires of watch another of this festival.