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Roommates Wanted

Original title: Adopte un veuf
  • 20162016
  • 1h 37m
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Adopte un veuf (2016)
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When is recently widowed, it is difficult to get used to his new life - This is the case of Hubert Jacquin, who spends most of his time in his huge apartment to depress front of his TV. One ... Read allWhen is recently widowed, it is difficult to get used to his new life - This is the case of Hubert Jacquin, who spends most of his time in his huge apartment to depress front of his TV. One day, after a misunderstanding, his life will change.When is recently widowed, it is difficult to get used to his new life - This is the case of Hubert Jacquin, who spends most of his time in his huge apartment to depress front of his TV. One day, after a misunderstanding, his life will change.

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  • Director
    • François Desagnat
  • Writers
    • Jérôme Corcos(original idea)
    • François Desagnat(adaptation)
    • Catherine Diament(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • André Dussollier
    • Bérengère Krief
    • Arnaud Ducret
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  • Director
    • François Desagnat
  • Writers
    • Jérôme Corcos(original idea)
    • François Desagnat(adaptation)
    • Catherine Diament(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • André Dussollier
    • Bérengère Krief
    • Arnaud Ducret
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    • Awards
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    André Dussollier
    André Dussollier
    • Hubert Jacquinas Hubert Jacquin
    Bérengère Krief
    Bérengère Krief
    • Manuela Baudryas Manuela Baudry
    Arnaud Ducret
    Arnaud Ducret
    • Paul-Gérard Langloisas Paul-Gérard Langlois
    Julia Piaton
    Julia Piaton
    • Marion Leglouxas Marion Legloux
    Nicolas Marié
    Nicolas Marié
    • Samuel Edlemannas Samuel Edlemann
    Panayotis Pascot
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    Audrey Looten
    Audrey Looten
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    Mathieu Madénian
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    Nathalie Roussel
    • Isabelleas Isabelle
    Guillaume Delorme
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    • Roseas Rose
    Vincent Desagnat
    Vincent Desagnat
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    Cyprien Craipeau
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    • Christineas Christine
    Thomas Ruat
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    • Director
      • François Desagnat
    • Writers
      • Jérôme Corcos(original idea) (screenplay)
      • François Desagnat(adaptation)
      • Catherine Diament(screenplay)
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    When is recently widowed, it is difficult to get used to his new life - This is the case of Hubert Jacquin, who spends most of his time in his huge apartment to depress front of his TV. One day, after a misunderstanding, his life will change. —SND
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    • Trivia
      Bérengère Krief plays a 26 year old in the film. At the time of shooting however, the actress was 32 years old.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Touche pas à mon poste!: Episode dated 19 April 2016 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Y a d'la Joie !
      Music by Charles Trenet and Michel Emer

      Lyrics by Charles Trenet

      Performed by Charles Trenet

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    The apartment (and more stately mansions)
    While Desagnat makes the right noises in addressing the real problem of affordable rental property in Paris, this sketchy social subtext is quickly lost in favor of a string of predictable, somewhat dated gags. (Judith Prescott)

    What Ms Prescott wrote about the real problem of affordable rental property in Paris (and in most of the big cities) is thoroughly accurate . In this would be funny comedy ,the real problem is in fact not even skimmed over;who do we meet in this movie? A wealthy obstetrician ,whose apartment is so large you could accommodate three families, and roommates who are lawyers,nurses ,and other homeless brothers.Does he know,Mr Desagnat ,that some people do not know where they will sleep tonight,and that these people have no money,no relations ,no family ,be they young or old?Showing this desirable dwelling has something obscene.

    That said ,the beginning promised a fable à la Frank Capra : a sullen Dussolier sunk back into his easy chair whilst the lilting Charles Trénet 's "Y'A D'La Joie" is heard;the contrast between the dark atmosphere of the room and the joyfulness of the tune provides the film with its only witty moment.

    The dialogue is exceptionally poor: some scenes look like commercials ,some conversations seem to be out of health and psychology magazines ;most of the time ,the actors ,hamming it up all the way (but they can be forgiven;what else can they do?),speak in trendy slang ,which does not ring true .Worse,the screenplay is predictable ,hackneyed (best /worst example:that gag of the shower !),and repetitive ,with the obligatory song in English .The characters are cardboard :the lawyer who has just divorced his wife ,but longs for his brat ,a person the average viewer has met twenty times or more.Of course,his defense speeches are brilliant ,says the estranged wife (fortunately they spare us this blah -blah-blah)

    This movie,lauded far beyond its station, is part of the current "feel -good movies" which at best can renew the French comedy ("Le Goût Des Merveilles ") ,but at worst fawn on the politically correct audience:the last picture ,when all those nice people are gathered in Dussolier's stately house in the country will reassure everybody.

    Three screenwriters ,including the director,but none of them can supply acidity ,bite,savor,poetry ,anger,madness ,wit ,so comedy is always allowed to become coarse farce (the lawyer on the toilet seat ,a repetitive "gag" ).
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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2016 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Усыновить вдовца
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Nac Films
      • Someci
      • TF1 Films Production
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      • €5,620,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,405,304
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      1 hour 37 minutes
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      • 2.35 : 1

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