La Totale

Stanislas leads a seemingly ordinary life as a customs officer, but his wife, Agnes, believes he is a secret agent. Agnes, secretly working for the French intelligence service, attempts to protect her husband from what she perceives as danger by orchestrating elaborate scenarios. Meanwhile, a real criminal organization becomes involved, leading to a series of escalating comedic and dangerous events.

La Totale! was generally well-received by audiences in France for its lighthearted comedy and amusing premise. Critics praised its witty dialogue and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Thierry Lhermitte's portrayal of the bewildered husband. While not a major international hit, it's considered a solid comedic effort from French cinema.

• Praised for its clever premise and witty situational humor.

• Thierry Lhermitte's performance as the unsuspecting husband is a highlight.

• A fun and entertaining French comedy that relies on its charming characters.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'La Totale!' on Google is limited, but general sentiment from viewers in France often points to it being an enjoyable and funny film with a unique, humorous take on espionage tropes.

The film's premise of a spouse believing their partner is a secret agent was later loosely adapted into the American film 'True Lies' (1994).