La Cage aux folles
"La Cage aux Folles" is a club which has a transvestite show, starring Zaza (whose real name Albin). It forms Renato old homosexual couple. The latter was previously a son, Laurent, who announces his future marriage with the daughter of a deputy. The meeting with the conservative politician is unavoidable ...
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Plot Summary
A successful, aging Parisian theater actor, Alain, decides to marry his younger girlfriend, Charlotte. To impress her conservative father, a retired police commissioner, Alain's closeted gay partner, Laurent, a drag queen known as 'Zaza,' agrees to temporarily disappear. This leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and attempts to maintain the charade.
Critical Reception
The 2011 French comedy-drama 'La Cage aux folles' received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised the performances, particularly Nicolas Silberg's portrayal, and the film's attempts at humor and emotional depth. However, some found the plot predictable and the themes somewhat dated, noting that it struggled to bring a fresh perspective to familiar tropes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its performances, especially the lead actor.
- Appreciated for its blend of humor and dramatic moments.
- Some critics found the plot formulaic and the treatment of themes unoriginal.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'La Cage aux folles' (2011) is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, making it difficult to provide a summary of likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The 2011 film is not a remake of the original 1978 Italian film or its American adaptations, but rather an original story inspired by the themes of the famed stage musical and its predecessors.
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