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Coeur de nylon
A bum named Richard (Yves Desgagnés) is like many others, apart he always carries a red suitcase with him everywhere he goes, from which a curled wire is attached to his chest. This is very intriguing to young runaway Christian (Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge), who finds refuge at Christian's place.
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Plot Summary
A successful businessman, Arthur, finds himself in a predicament when he falls for the wife of his business partner. The situation escalates into a complex web of deceit and mistaken identities as Arthur attempts to navigate his affections while maintaining his professional life. The story unfolds with humorous complications arising from his attempts to keep his affair secret.
Critical Reception
Coeur de nylon received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor to be rather slapstick. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements, while others were put off by the thin storyline.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a formulaic romantic plot that lacks originality.
Humor is often relied upon through farcical situations rather than witty dialogue.
Performances are generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a division between viewers who enjoyed the simple, lighthearted romantic comedy and those who found the plot too simplistic and dated.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of light French comedies in the late 1980s, often featuring ensemble casts and straightforward romantic entanglements.
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