Les coucous
Les coucous

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Les coucous

1978
Movie
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French

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Bernard Toublanc-MichelGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two friends, unhappy with their mundane lives, decide to embark on an adventure by setting up a small roadside motel in the countryside. They hope to attract a more exciting clientele and escape their routine. However, their entrepreneurial endeavor quickly becomes chaotic as they encounter a series of bizarre guests and unexpected situations.

Critical Reception

Les coucous received a mixed reception from critics upon its release, with many finding it to be a lighthearted but somewhat forgettable comedy. Audiences generally found the humor to be slapstick and accessible, contributing to its moderate success at the box office in France.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a series of comedic sketches rather than a cohesive narrative.

  • The performances of the lead actors are praised for their energy.

  • Some critics found the humor to be dated and predictable.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not widely available for this film, but general sentiment suggests it's viewed as a nostalgic, light comedy from the late 70s.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of light French comedies in the late 1970s that often featured popular television actors.

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