
Jacques is a jolly bachelor who lives a wild life with his a mistress Wanda and all he wishes is to go on living the way he does. But Father won't allow.

Is it worth the watch? If you're into those light, breezy French comedies from the thirties that feel like they were filmed inside a dusty velvet theater, you’ll probably get a kick out of Prends la route. It’s not breaking any new ground, and if you hate old-fashioned romantic tropes or dialogue that feels a bit stage...


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"Is it worth the watch? If you're into those light, breezy French comedies from the thirties that feel like they were filmed inside a dusty velvet theater, you’ll probably get a kick out of Prends la route. It’s not breaking any new ground, and if you hate old-fashioned romantic tropes or dialogue that feels a bit stagey, you’re going to be checking your watch about twenty minutes in. Jacques is the kind of guy who thinks he’s smarter than he is. He’s running from an arranged marriage like it’s ..."

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