27/28
The beginning of trouble and a wonderful human experience that will change them forever
To escape the police, a son and his father take refuge in a summer camp for disabled youth, posing as a resident and his tutor. First feature film for director Arthus, who was previously known primarily as a comedian.. In the train car, Mark asks Alice if he can play some music and when she answers, it’s 10:07 on her phone.
Mentioned in La grande semaine: Episode #16 (2024)
When Mark plays the music, the clock behind him shows 1:04. On top of that, a few shots later, the clock suddenly goes from 1:05 to 1:08.. Love in Portofino Music by Fred Buscaglione Italian lyrics by Leo Chioso French lyrics by Jacques Larroux Performed by Dalida.
Don’t expect the likes of Intouchable!
This is a bad comedy even against the low French standards. Constant swearing, flat and repetitive slapstick, an incredible plot and social interactions, you have all that and more that you don’t want in Un p'tit truc en plus. From start to finish I felt uncomfortable in my seat as I watched social workers mocked and disabled people, well, portrayed in a clumsy way to say the least.
The only redeeming quality is the location, a beautiful region
I am deeply concerned that this film seems to be having some success in my home country. Hopefully it will remain quarantined within its borders and no one outside of France will ever feel the urge to read my commentary on this garbage. But if you do for any reason, just take with you these two last words: please avoid!