The Closet

A timid accountant, Philippe, is on the verge of being fired by his homophobic boss. To save his job, he claims to be gay and living with a transvestite lover. His boss, now worried about the scandal, keeps him on. Philippe, with the help of his photographer neighbor, creates a fictitious transvestite lover to maintain the charade, leading to a series of escalating comedic situations.

The Closet was a commercial success in France, largely due to its slapstick humor and farcical plot. While not critically lauded for its originality, it was generally enjoyed for its lighthearted entertainment value and the performances of its lead actors. Audience reception was positive, appreciating its humorous take on stereotypes and misunderstandings.

• Praised for its physical comedy and well-paced gags.

• Appreciated for the performances, particularly Gérard Depardieu's.

• Found to be a light and amusing, albeit predictable, farce.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor and entertainment value, with many finding it a fun and silly comedy. Some viewers noted that the plot relied heavily on misunderstandings, which contributed to the comedic effect.

Francis Veber, the director, also directed the original French film 'Le Dîner de Cons' (The Dinner Game), which shares a similar farcical comedic style and themes of mistaken identity and social satire.