The Valet
Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman, having an affair with his employee, hires a parking attendant to pose as her lover to cover up his infidelity. However, complications arise when the parking attendant starts to fall for the employee himself, and the businessman's wife begins to suspect his activities. The situation escalates with humorous and unexpected twists as they try to maintain the charade.
Critical Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising its lighthearted humor, charming performances, and predictable but enjoyable romantic comedy plot. It was considered a successful, albeit formulaic, entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its light and accessible humor.
- Enjoyable performances from the lead cast.
- A pleasant, if somewhat predictable, romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be funny and entertaining, appreciating the comedic timing and the chemistry between the main actors. Some viewers noted that while the plot was straightforward, it delivered on its promise of lighthearted fun.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of Francis Veber's own 1983 film 'The Lede of Affairs'.
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