The list of the best French comedies includes films released in 2016-2017 and gaining a good rating on the KinoPoisk website.
In Russia, French comedies have long been fond of - light, witty, sometimes kind, sometimes not very, but certainly funny, which we offer our readers today.
10. News from the planet Mars, 2016
Rating by Kinopoisk: 5.7
Genre: Comedy
The kind and gentle loser Philip Mars dreams of conquering space, but in reality he is waiting for teenage children, not too interesting work and successful sister artist, unlike his brother. Suddenly, other people invade the measured and somewhat dull existence of the protagonist and turn everything upside down. Compared to the situations that Philip will fall into, flying to Mars is like that, flowers.
An interesting, sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic story about what should happen in a person’s life so that he radically changes his outlook on life and finds a way to happiness.
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9. Forever Young, 2017
Rating: 5.7
Genre: Musical Comedy
An aging actor notices that he is no longer as popular as he once was, and instead of sultry machos and heroes-lovers, he is increasingly being offered the roles of fathers of families and life-beaten losers. And his wife outgrew him in popularity - others prefer to call him "Mr. Cotillard." Yes, yes, these are the same Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard, who play themselves in the film. Almost. If the first part of the film is a sad story of a hopeless struggle with age, then the second half is an easy and fun comedy.
According to the authors of the film, the scenario was based on the story of the joint life of Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet.
The film is recommended for viewing to those viewers who love an ironic, philosophical and, at the same time, not pathos movie.
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8. No brakes, 2016
Rating: 5.9
Genre: Comedy
A terrible and funny nightmare of a motorist in the flesh. You are used to controlling the machine, and then it gets the better of you - how can I get it off hand? A cheerful and noisy family was counting on a long-awaited joint trip on the roads of France, but the car also had its own plans ...
This film does not carry any important message for the viewer. It is a simple but exciting and funny mix of action, thriller and comedy, which is worth a look.
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7. With things to depart !, 2016
Rating: 5.9
Genre: Comedy
Comedy on the social issues of migrants. Police officer José Fernandez, who is severe as a flint, is given the task of sending an allegedly terrorist named Akim to Kabul (here the police made a mistake, who doesn’t happen to anyone). And the fact that Akim has never been in this very Kabul, the authorities do not care. Next comes a series of completely unpredictable situations, funny and sometimes even touching, on the topic of what to do if both the policeman and the “terrorist” are not bad people in general.
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6. Killer involuntarily, 2016
Rating: 5.9
Genre: Crime Comedy
The main charm of the picture is in its simplicity and intimacy. If you think about it, this is rather strange, because we are talking about a novice hitman Jacques, who is ready to make a contract kill for money. The situation is complicated by the fact that the girl of the protagonist works in the police and is trying to catch this killer.
We can say that this movie is at the junction of melodrama, comedy, drama and thriller. It has very little action, those who are waiting for bed scenes will also be disappointed. Kills, despite the name, a little. But there is black humor, there is just humor, and social issues are raised unobtrusively - what are you, a username, ready for the opportunity to fully eat three times a day?
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5. Harvest, 2016
Rating: 6
Genre: Comedy
Is genius or villainy compatible? But genius and less majestic flaws - for example, rudeness or stinginess? The protagonist of one of the best French comedies of 2016-2017 is a brilliant violinist, but, in addition, he is also a miser. Moreover, the press of such a caliber, which, fortunately, is rarely found in nature. He is ready to eat expired, but cheap products, and even commits minor thefts, because then he will get the goods for free. And suddenly his daughter, who, unlike her father, is a generous and kind girl, suddenly invades the life of this stingy girl.
Bonus: after the credits there is an additional scene that you will surely enjoy.
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4. SuperAlibi, 2017
Rating: 6.3
Genre: Comedy
What to do if you want to go fishing with friends, and your wife is categorically against it? And if a housewife wants to escape from the squirrel wheel of homework for at least a couple of hours? The solution is offered by a special agency for creating excuses, thanks to which you can do whatever your heart desires. Greg, the owner of the agency, of course, a young and charming liar, does not live, helping people to deceive their neighbors until he meets the girl of his dreams. The girl hates lies. And then it all happened ...
If you are looking for a movie that can be watched in an embrace with your loved one, it is better to find a Super Alibi. There is an interesting plot, and instructive meaning, and an abundance of jokes for every taste, from unpretentious to very sophisticated, for which the film was included in the list of the best comedies of 2017.
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3. Love is not in size, 2016
Rating: 6.6
Genre: Comedy
A sweet romantic comedy where she meets him, and he is perfect in everything except growth. The height of the handsome and charming Alexander does not exceed 140 cm, which will become the source of many funny, funny and touching situations in the unfolding love story, filmed with true French ease. In the end, growth is not the main thing in life - all fans of Tirion from the Game of Thrones are well aware of this.
An interesting fact: in real life, the growth of actor Jean Dujardin, who plays the main character, is 182 centimeters. He is 7 cm taller than his film partner, Virginie Ether.
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2. 2+1, 2016
Rating: 7.1
Genre: Comedy, Drama
In second place in the list of the best French comedies in 2016-2017 is the film "2 + 1". Interestingly, it is not a 100% work of the French cinematic genius - director Hugh Jelen made a remake of a Mexican film. Mexican passions are especially clearly visible at the end of the film - what begins as a fun sparkling comedy slowly but surely develops into a drama that can squeeze a tear even from a stone. But perhaps this is what gives the film a smack of realism that the audience liked so much. And the excellent acting of the duo Omar C and the charming young Gloria Colston makes “2 + 1” one of the best family comedies, on which you can laugh and cry with loved ones.
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1. He and She, 2017
Rating: 7.3
Genre: Comedy, Romance
The plot of history - the wife of a popular writer gives an interview about his life with him for 45 years. However, her words are clearly contrary to what is happening on the screen, where an intelligent and ambitious woman, a master of literature, has been sculpting the husband of a popular writer for half a century from her average abilities. But not everything is so gloomy - a lot of funny situations and jokes about the half-century history of France, politics, literature and family relations are attached to the process of creating “Galatea”. And the ending leaves few indifferent.
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French comedy movies are worth watching for several reasons:
- Firstly, flat, vulgar or frankly vile jokes are not welcome there (for example, about physiological departures).
- Secondly, many French comedies appeal to the best feelings of the audience, they are full of love, kindness and romance.
- Thirdly, French comedies often raise topics relevant to the modern world, for example, about emigration and job loss.
And French films tell about the life of ordinary people, in which the viewer can easily recognize their acquaintances, friends and, sometimes, even themselves. Therefore, we can safely recommend each movie from the rating of French comedies for viewing and are confident that this will make your day better.
