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A Village Almost Perfect!
"Saint-Loin-la-Mauderne", a tiny village hurt by the financial crisis and the desertification. Its last hope : Start back the Smoked Salmon factory. The only issue : Insurances require a permanent doctor on site. But it s has been 5 years the previous doctor retired without setting a replacement. The whole village,supporting their surly major Germain, will try everything to convince the very Parisian Doctor Maxime Meyer that happiness is only at Saint-Loin-la-Mauderne! This movie is the french remake of the Canadian movie 'la Grande Seduction'
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Plot Summary
A documentary filmmaker arrives in the seemingly idyllic village of Saint-Jouin-de-Blainville to film a piece about its perfection. However, as he delves deeper, he uncovers a series of absurdities and eccentricities beneath the surface. The villagers' pursuit of an idealized existence leads to a comical and often bizarre reality.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its humor to be hit-or-miss and its premise somewhat underdeveloped. While some appreciated its quirky charm and ensemble cast, many felt it lacked a cohesive narrative and relied too heavily on its eccentric characters for laughs.
What Reviewers Say
The film's premise of an idealized village hiding eccentricities offers potential, but often falls flat.
Chantal Ladesou and the ensemble cast provide moments of amusement, but can't carry the entire film.
The humor is described as hit-or-miss, with some finding it too bizarre or repetitive.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely available through typical aggregate review sites, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Yann Moix, who is also known for his books and television appearances, often with a satirical and critical take on society.
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