Author: François Cluzet

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 18-12-2012

Details: Product Description Following a paragliding accident, Philippe, a wealthy aristocrat, hires Driss, a young man from the suburbs who has just been released from prison, as a home helper. In short the least appropriate person for the job. Together they will bring together Vivaldi and Earth Wind and Fire, the verb and the valve, the suits and the tracksuit bottoms... Two universes will collide, tame each other, to give birth to a friendship as crazy, funny and strong as unexpected, a unique relationship that will make sparks and that will make them… “Untouchables”. ------------------ An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, Intouchables has broken box office records in its native France and across Europe. Based on a true story of friendship between a handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), Intouchables depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common. Amazon.ca Driss (Omar Sy), a Senegalese man living in a Paris slum, applies for a job as caretaker to a wealthy quadriplegic, but all he wants is to get his paper stamped so he can get benefits. Despite his lack of qualifications, he lands the job because of his attitude: Philippe (Francois Cluzet), the quadriplegic, wants a caretaker who will look at him without pity. As Driss reluctantly learns to move, feed, and clean Philippe, the two men discover a blunt but vital humor that not only bridges the cultural and class divide between them, but gives Philippe a renewed joy in life. It's easy to see what made The Intouchables such a massive success in France; the movie has the sweet sincerity and uplifting conclusion that make for a classic feel-good experience. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable, and Sy--who won the French equivalent of the Oscar for his role--is a dynamic and charismatic performer, while Cluzet's understated performance conveys Philippe's frustrations. The movie doesn't dig too deeply into the struggles of life as a quadriplegic or the struggles of life among the inner-city poor, so when The Untouchables ends it's not likely to leave a lasting impression, but that doesn't get in the way of its immediate charm and warmth. --Bret Fetzer

UPC: 065935587552

EAN: 0065935587552

Languages: English

Binding: Blu-ray

Item Condition: New