Ces messieurs de la gâchette
Gabriel Pelletier's life is no bed of roses. Not because of his job: he is a successful sales manager. But on account of the various wrongdoings committed by his kin. First, there is his daughter Nicole, who has just developed an infatuation with a young man who is not only a revolutionary student but the the son of a Sicilian mobster as well. Then he has to cope with Bernard, his brother-in-law, a ladies'man who has been vamped by one of the sexy daughters of the Sicilian. Let's not forget Albert, his own brother, an avant-garde filmmaker also in trouble with Lombardi, the omnipresent gangster. To crown it all, Maryse, his domestic worker, is a Maoist militant!... In the end, poor Gabriel can't take it anymore. He hits the road and calls it quits.
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Plot Summary
A group of inept criminals attempts to pull off a series of increasingly absurd heists. Their plans are constantly undermined by their own incompetence and a series of unfortunate coincidences. Amidst the chaos, they find themselves entangled with the police and other shady characters. The film follows their bumbling attempts to escape the consequences of their actions.
Critical Reception
The film was generally received as a lighthearted, albeit predictable, French comedy of errors. Critics noted its reliance on slapstick and character-driven humor, often praising the comedic performances of its well-known cast. While not critically lauded for originality, it was seen as an entertaining diversion for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Amusing, but ultimately forgettable, French farce.
- Relies heavily on the star power of its comedic actors.
- A simple plot filled with slapstick and humorous situations.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's lighthearted tone and the comedic chemistry between the main actors. Many found it to be a pleasant and funny watch, though some noted that the plot was somewhat thin and predictable.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Ces messieurs de la gâchette', literally translates to 'These Gentlemen of the Trigger', a somewhat ironic moniker given the characters' ineptitude with actual weaponry.
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