Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business.
Is it worth your time? Honestly, it depends on how much you like watching a guy get pushed around by everyone he meets. If you’re a fan of classic French comedy, you’ll probably find Fernand’s plight pretty funny. If you prefer your movies to have a bit more, uh, logic, you might want to skip this one entirely. Fernan...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, it depends on how much you like watching a guy get pushed around by everyone he meets. If you’re a fan of classic French comedy, you’ll probably find Fernand’s plight pretty funny. If you prefer your movies to have a bit more, uh, logic, you might want to skip this one entirely. Fernand Espitalion starts the movie as the kind of husband who waits outside like a literal dog while his wife handles business. It’s a bit depressing, actually. Watching him get drugged..."
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