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C'est la vie! (2017)

7.020171h 55mFR
Comedy

Directed by Éric Toledano

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 55m

Language

FR

Release

October 4, 2017

Director

Éric Toledano

Official Trailer

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Overview

Max is a battle-weary veteran of the wedding-planning racket. His latest — and last — gig is a hell of a fête, involving stuffy period costumes for the caterers, a vain, hyper- sensitive singer who thinks he's a Gallic James Brown, and a morose, micromanaging groom determined to make Max's night as ...

Cast

Jean-Pierre Bacri

Jean-Pierre Bacri

Max

Gilles Lellouche

Gilles Lellouche

James

Jean-Paul Rouve

Jean-Paul Rouve

Guy

Vincent Macaigne

Vincent Macaigne

Julien

Alban Ivanov

Alban Ivanov

Samy

Eye Haïdara

Eye Haïdara

Adèle

Suzanne Clément

Suzanne Clément

Josiane

Hélène Vincent

Hélène Vincent

Pierre's Mother

Benjamin Lavernhe

Benjamin Lavernhe

Pierre

Judith Chemla

Judith Chemla

Héléna

William Lebghil

William Lebghil

Seb

Kévin Azaïs

Kévin Azaïs

Patrice

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into C'est la vie! (2017), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Max is a battle-weary veteran of the wedding-planning racket. His latest — and last — gig is a hell of a fête, involving stuffy period costumes for the caterers, a vain, hyper- sensitive singer who thinks he's a Gallic James Brown, and a morose, micromanaging groom determined to make Max's night as miserable as possible. But what makes the affair too bitter to endure is that Max's colleague and ostensible girlfriend, Joisette, seems to have written him off, coolly going about her professional duties while openly flirting with a much younger server. It's going to be a very long night… especially once the groom's aerial serenade gets underway.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of C'est la vie!. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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