Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s French cinema and you find Fernandel’s face inherently funny, then sure, dive in. It’s a breezy watch for a rainy afternoon. But if you’re looking for a tight, logical plot or anything that makes a lick of sense, you’re going to be frustrated by the second act. ...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s French cinema and you find Fernandel’s face inherently funny, then sure, dive in. It’s a breezy watch for a rainy afternoon. But if you’re looking for a tight, logical plot or anything that makes a lick of sense, you’re going to be frustrated by the second act. It’s not exactly The Freshman in terms of rhythm, that's for sure. The whole thing feels like it’s vibrating at a frequency only dogs and people who really love slapstick can hear...."
Charles Spaak, Jean Guitton
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