The Closet
Due to his rebellious nature, Lo Fei suffered a traumatic childhood with abuse and maltreatment from his bad-tempered but famous sculptor father. Apart from receiving corporal punishment and verbal abuse, he was often locked up inside the wardrobe. The dark childhood turned Lo into a weirdo frequently tormented by the pain of childhood memories as well as hallucination of his dead father. Lo betrayed his father's artistic career and chose to become a magician and performer of extremities instead, to prove his own capabilities. During one of his death-defying show, Lo was seriously wounded by shocks of his childhood nightmares. Not knowing the truth behind it, his girlfriend Lei thought he was stretching his physical strength too far. She therefore took him to a quiet retreat in the suburb to recuperate. On a windy moonless night, the five of them went through a terrifying catastrophe.
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Plot Summary
A lonely and insecure man invents a fake wife to try and win back his ex-girlfriend. He hires an actress to play the part, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected consequences. As the charade escalates, he must navigate the complexities of his elaborate lie while trying to salvage his relationships.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its charming premise and the performances of its lead actors. Some critics found the humor to be somewhat predictable, while others appreciated its lighthearted take on love and deception.
What Reviewers Say
- A charming, if familiar, romantic comedy premise.
- Gérard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil deliver strong performances.
- The humor is gentle and situational, leading to a heartwarming, albeit predictable, resolution.
Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, with many appreciating the film's lighthearted tone and the chemistry between the main actors. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too convenient, but most enjoyed it as a pleasant and entertaining watch.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1996 French comedy 'Le Dîner de Cons' (The Dinner Game), though it shifts the focus to the protagonist's perspective and his elaborate deception.
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