Edy

An inconspicuous film with a slower start and essentially an uncomplicated plot, but if one has patience, it can offer a decent atmosphere thanks to the cast, light parodic exaggeration, and chemistry between the characters. It's a story about an insurance agent who sees insurance fraud, including the elimination of the insured parties, as a secondary source of income. The work is exhausting, and so he begins to experience burnout syndrome as he ages, which leads to a fatal mistake. Luckily, he's not alone, and other insurance agents, including a successful team led by the brilliant Philippe Noiret, lend him a helping hand. Or do they? Thanks to the interesting soundtrack, it was a decent emotional experience for me, also because it's the last film of Philippe Noiret, one of my favorite actors. He played his elderly con artist and occasional killer with great enthusiasm, and I liked him more than in his previous film, Part-Time Cops, where he seemed seriously ill. Overall impression: 65%. (31/12/2009)