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La Tour 2 contrôle infernale
Ernest Krakenkrick and Bachir Bouzouk are about to become pilots in the French army. But after the bad consequences of a test undertaken with the centrifuge, they are forced to give up their dream. They are eventually given the position of baggage handler at Orly-West Airport in Paris. But one night, there is a hostage-taking in the airport and the "Moustachious", a group of terrorists, take hold of the control tower.
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Plot Summary
In a near future, two friends, Willy and Belze, are living in a post-apocalyptic world. They are tasked with guarding a colossal tower, the last vestige of a destroyed civilization. Their monotonous existence is suddenly disrupted when a strange event occurs, forcing them to confront their past and the true nature of their mission.
Critical Reception
The film received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some appreciating its absurdist humor and unique premise, while others found its plot underdeveloped and its comedic elements inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a quirky, offbeat comedic style that doesn't always land.
Some viewers enjoyed the bizarre post-apocalyptic setting and the chemistry between the leads.
Critics noted a lack of narrative cohesion and pacing issues.
Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some finding the humor refreshing and original, while others felt the film was too strange and lacked a clear storyline.
Fun Fact
The film is a spiritual successor to the 2006 French comedy 'La Tour Montparnasse Infernale', also starring Eric Judor and Ramzy Bedia, though it functions as a standalone story rather than a direct sequel.
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