Casa de Repouso

A pretty pleasant feel-good comedy about a man who goes from one job to another, only plays games on PlayStation, and doesn't have a great standard of living. He accidentally gets into trouble and will have to work two months of community service at a retirement home, where he will meet the likeable Gerard Depardieu (a former boxer and one of the best characters). Some of the characters are entertaining, though I expected a slightly crazier humor from the French. It's more of a pleasant and nice film, without any bursts of laughter to be expected. The story follows the classic template, but thanks to the likeable characters, pleasant pace, and feel-good atmosphere, it turns into a non-offensive one-off. (I liked the reference to the TV series Money Heist) 6/10. (12/12/2023)

Simple, unentertaining, predictable. This doesn't even come close to the comedies of Boudali and Lacheau, and the humour is so terribly ordinary and boring that I don't know why I would recommend this film to anyone. (19/12/2023)