La Famille Bélier

I didn’t know any actors in this movie but I hoped for the good old French comedy which is usually nice and can surprise a viewer a lot. And I got it. The unknown actors created a fabulous comedy for all kinds of people which will become a famous classic one day in my opinion. The creators are making fun of everything and everybody in a very nice way. But at the same time they are telling a nice family story with a very emotional ending. I laughed a lot, I got emotional and in the end I had to admit I hadn’t seen such a great French movie in a very long time. Thumbs up! (27/12/2017)

Les organisateurs ne pouvaient pas faire de meilleur choix pour la cérémonie d'ouverture du Festival du film français 2015, lequel se déroulait dans un esprit de commémoration aux victimes des récentes attaques terroristes. Il s’agit d’un film français typique : amusant, touchant, comique, légèrement sérieux, avec une profondeur adéquate et sans les lourdeurs américaines. L’échappatoire parfaite face à la réalité affligeante d’aujourd’hui et des soucis du quotidien. Karin Viard offre la meilleure prestation, tandis qu’Éric Elmostino est le plus drôle. (19/11/2015)

I will admit straight away that I was expecting some silly nonsense, but in the end, I got an immensely entertaining film that is not only a comedy, but mainly a film that is capable of conveying interesting topics in a way that is funny, while at the same time getting to their essence. And moreover, it is not unnecessarily pathetic or sentimental. A very pleasant surprise. (03/01/2016)

A bit eccentric yet endearingly charming musical comedy about an unconventional family that nothing can easily shake. The French language is extremely melodic, which made the singing parts sound better, which in another language would probably lose their power. I didn't like some of the humorous situations, but otherwise, I enjoyed the film. (75%) (03/09/2020)