Les Sous-Doués En Vacances
A group of friends are planning how to spend their summer vacation. One plans to go to the Seychelles with his American girlfriend. At the airport she dumps him for another guy. He has no money so he steals a backpack and goes camping. Somehow he meets a pretty girl and convinces her to share his tent. But a famous singer sees the girl and wants her too. He convinces the luckless guy to act like a fool and the girl leaves him and goes with the singer to the French Rivera.
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Plot Summary
A group of academically challenged students, known as 'sous-doués', are sent on a summer vacation to improve their chances of passing their exams. However, their holiday takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a criminal plot involving a group of smugglers.
Critical Reception
The film was a commercial success in France, capitalizing on the popularity of its predecessor, 'Les Sous-Doués'. It is generally regarded as a lighthearted, albeit predictable, comedy that appeals to a younger audience with its slapstick humor and youthful protagonists.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its comedic energy and relatable characters for its target audience.
- Often cited as a fun, escapist comedy that doesn't demand too much intellectual engagement.
- Some critics found the plot to be derivative of the first film and lacking originality.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this film, but it is generally viewed as a fun, lighthearted comedy from the early 80s.
Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 1980 film 'Les Sous-Doués' and also features some of the same actors in different roles, maintaining the comedic tone and premise of struggling students.
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