En chantier, monsieur Tanner !
En chantier, monsieur Tanner !

En chantier, monsieur Tanner !

2010Movie97 minFrench

Paul Tanner has just inherited a mansion on a vast property. Going there, he noticed that the building was in poor condition and that work had already started. He decides to continue the renovation and brings in several contractors who give him quotes for amounts that exceed his financial capabilities.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Stéphane KappesGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of bumbling construction workers takes on a seemingly simple job: renovating a luxurious villa. However, their incompetence, coupled with a series of unfortunate events and bizarre encounters, turns the project into a chaotic and hilarious disaster. As they struggle to complete the work, they find themselves entangled in increasingly absurd situations, testing their patience and their very sanity.

Critical Reception

The film was met with generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable humor and lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the comedy too slapstick and the plot too thin to sustain interest. It did not achieve widespread critical acclaim or significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on physical comedy and character stereotypes, which some found amusing but others found tiresome.
  • The plot is often seen as a thin vehicle for gags, lacking substantial development or compelling narrative arcs.
  • While some performances were noted, they were often overshadowed by the overall lack of cohesion in the script.

Google audience: Audience reviews were sparse and generally unenthusiastic, with comments occasionally mentioning the film's lighthearted, albeit unsophisticated, comedic approach. However, many found the humor to be repetitive and the overall experience forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a television movie before its release as a feature film.

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