Tango Libre
Tango Libre

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Tango Libre

2012
Movie
98 min
French

A prison guard is attracted to a woman at his weekly tango class. They meet again when she visits her husband in the prison where he works and he is drawn into her complicated romantic life. Meanwhile the prisoners are learning the tango.

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IMDb5.9/10
Google Users65%
Director: Philippe de ChauveronGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A seemingly ordinary police commissioner, living a quiet suburban life, is drawn into a dangerous world when his son gets involved with a dangerous criminal element. To save his son and navigate this perilous underworld, he must employ unconventional methods and confront his own hidden depths.

Critical Reception

Tango Libre was a commercial success in France, appealing to a broad audience with its blend of humor and action. Critical reviews were mixed, with some praising its lighthearted entertainment value and cast performances, while others found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally forced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and comedic performances, particularly from Christian Clavier.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and relying heavily on genre tropes.

  • Seen as a light, entertaining, if not particularly original, crime-comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining and amusing watch, with many appreciating the comedic chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers found the story to be a bit thin, but overall it was considered a decent popcorn flick.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Tango Libre', loosely translates to 'Free Tango', hinting at the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the situations the characters find themselves in, much like a freeform dance.

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