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Ne prends pas les poulets pour des pigeons
Divisional Inspector Bricot sends two detectives to the French Riviera to dismantle a drug deal in a carnival mask factory. However, knowing the low efficiency of his subordinates' work, he goes down to Nice to conduct the investigation.
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Plot Summary
A quirky comedy that follows the misadventures of a con artist and his associates. When a scheme involving a large sum of money goes awry, they find themselves entangled in a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations. The film blends humor with elements of crime as they try to outwit their pursuers and each other.
Critical Reception
This film received a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its offbeat humor and performances, others found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the comedic elements inconsistent. Audiences were generally divided, with some enjoying its unique style and others finding it too peculiar.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eccentric humor and the chemistry between its lead actors.
Criticized for a plot that can feel chaotic and underdeveloped.
Noted for its distinctive, albeit sometimes polarizing, directorial style.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google reviews for this particular film.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was actually 'Les Poulets', but it was changed to 'Ne prends pas les poulets pour des pigeons' due to legal issues with a French police union.
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