Tales of an Immoral Couple
Tales of an Immoral Couple

Tales of an Immoral Couple

2016Movie91 minSpanish

Lucio and Martina used to share an indescribable chemistry during their highschool years, however, they took separate ways. 25 years later they meet again, but this time they decide to invent an ideal life in order to hide themselves from an inevitable truth: they were really waiting for each other in all of these years.

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IMDb5.4/10
Google Users70%
Director: Philippe de ChauveronGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy, conservative couple with a pristine image discovers that their liberal and provocative daughter has been secretly married for years to a man who is the son of a communist politician they despise. To maintain their social standing and influence, they embark on a series of increasingly absurd schemes to break up the forbidden union, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected revelations.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor predictable and its social commentary superficial. Audiences, however, seemed to respond more positively, appreciating the slapstick comedy and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Christian Clavier.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and predictable jokes.
  • The humor is often broad and unsubtle.
  • Performances are generally praised, especially from the lead duo.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a lighthearted and amusing comedy, appreciating the familiar comedic stylings of Christian Clavier and the lighthearted take on generational and political differences. Some found it to be a fun escape, though not particularly groundbreaking.

Fun Fact

The film's premise plays on the comedic potential of clashing political ideologies and social facades within a French family context, a theme often explored in French comedies.

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