A masterpiece for Philippe de Broca. At the same time romantic comedy, parody and crazy comedy which assumes its excesses in the universe of Bob Sinclar.
Le Magnifique is at times brilliant in its excesses and in its confrontations; for example when we see Monique Tarbès on a beach vacuuming... The transitions between the two universes are always well seen: the reality of François Merlin and the fiction of Bob Sinclar.
The characters in François Merlin's universe exist and anchor very quickly in a reality: the sentimental relationship between François Merlin and Jacqueline Bisset is very well written; François Merlin's relationship with his son (an amusing meal scene with his son where they have nothing to say to each other); the reality of the plumbers and electricians more real than a documentary. It is this anchoring in reality that allows the enormities of Bob Sinclar's universe to pass.
The film is everything you want it to be: grotesque, parodic, huge, humorous, sentimental, mocking with the hero (inspired by James Bond). All this is done with great success. Jean-Paul Belmondo is able to make fun of himself. The villain is really good: Vittorio Caprioli as Karpof/Charron is a gem. An amazing film, to see again and again!
In any case it is a unique film and not too dated in its formatting. Amazing how robust the film is to the years.
Le Magnifique is at times brilliant in its excesses and in its confrontations; for example when we see Monique Tarbès on a beach vacuuming... The transitions between the two universes are always well seen: the reality of François Merlin and the fiction of Bob Sinclar.
The characters in François Merlin's universe exist and anchor very quickly in a reality: the sentimental relationship between François Merlin and Jacqueline Bisset is very well written; François Merlin's relationship with his son (an amusing meal scene with his son where they have nothing to say to each other); the reality of the plumbers and electricians more real than a documentary. It is this anchoring in reality that allows the enormities of Bob Sinclar's universe to pass.
The film is everything you want it to be: grotesque, parodic, huge, humorous, sentimental, mocking with the hero (inspired by James Bond). All this is done with great success. Jean-Paul Belmondo is able to make fun of himself. The villain is really good: Vittorio Caprioli as Karpof/Charron is a gem. An amazing film, to see again and again!
In any case it is a unique film and not too dated in its formatting. Amazing how robust the film is to the years.