OSS 117: Lost in Rio
OSS 117: Lost in Rio

OSS 117: Lost in Rio

2009Movie100 minFrench

In 1967, OSS 117 is sent to Brazil in order to retrieve a microfilm list of French Nazi sympathizers, only to once again unknowingly set foot into a bigger international intrigue.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users74%
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Comedy, Spy, Adventure

Plot Summary

French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, aka OSS 117, is sent to Rio de Janeiro to investigate the disappearance of a former Nazi scientist and to recover a valuable list of French collaborators. He teams up with a beautiful and mysterious spy, but his usual ineptitude and politically incorrect demeanor lead to a series of chaotic and hilarious misadventures.

Critical Reception

OSS 117: Lost in Rio was generally well-received by critics, praised for its faithful parody of classic spy films and its continued humor, though some felt it didn't quite reach the heights of its predecessor. Audiences enjoyed the witty dialogue and Jean Dujardin's performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its affectionate parody of spy genre tropes.
  • Jean Dujardin's charismatic and clueless portrayal of OSS 117 is a highlight.
  • Humor often relies on cultural misunderstandings and anachronisms.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's humor, particularly its satirical take on spy clichés and French colonial attitudes. Many found Jean Dujardin's performance highly entertaining.

Fun Fact

The film's visual style deliberately mimics the look and feel of 1960s spy movies, including the use of Technicolor-inspired color grading and period-accurate set designs.

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