Les crinqués

A retired couple, bored and seeking excitement, decides to orchestrate their own kidnapping to liven up their lives. However, their amateur attempt quickly spirals out of control, leading to unexpected and chaotic consequences. They find themselves entangled in a series of comical mishaps as their plan unravels in increasingly absurd ways.

Les crinqués received a generally lukewarm to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. Audience reception was mixed, with some enjoying the lighthearted, escapist nature of the comedy, while others found it lacking in originality or substance.

• The film offers a lighthearted, albeit somewhat predictable, comedic premise.

• Performances are generally considered adequate for the genre, with lead actors bringing a certain charm.

• Some viewers found the humor to be too simplistic or repetitive.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film for its easy-to-watch, feel-good comedy and the performances of the main cast. However, some reviews mentioned that the plot felt unoriginal and the jokes didn't always land.

The film is a remake of the 2010 Spanish film 'El que sabe, sabe' (He Who Knows, Knows).