Everyone Is Perfect
Everyone Is Perfect

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Everyone Is Perfect

1994
Movie
11 min
French

Esther watches TV and comes across a reality show where she recognizes her ex-husband disguised as a woman. Stunned, she decides to no longer entrust Charles, their son, to him for the Christmas holidays. The perfect world is more complex...

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jonthan G. JonesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling comedian tries to balance his chaotic personal life with his ambition to make it big in the stand-up scene. He navigates a series of hilarious and sometimes poignant misadventures with his eccentric friends and family, all while searching for his big break. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the pursuit of dreams in the cutthroat world of comedy.

Critical Reception

Everyone Is Perfect received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its witty dialogue and relatable characters, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and heartfelt moments, making it a modest commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sharp, witty writing that captures the essence of stand-up comedy.

  • A heartwarming, albeit slightly formulaic, look at chasing your dreams.

  • The ensemble cast delivers strong performances, making the characters memorable.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's humor and the authentic portrayal of the comedic struggle. Many found the characters endearing and the story uplifting, though a few felt the ending was a bit too neat.

Fun Fact

The character of the grizzled club owner was inspired by a real-life proprietor of a small comedy club in Los Angeles where director Jonthan G. Jones got his start.

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