The Valet

Name: The Valet
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: April 20, 2007
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Alice Taglioni, Daniel Auteuil, Gad Elmaleh

2007

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: April 20, 2007 | PG-13

Starring: Alice Taglioni, Daniel Auteuil, Gad Elmaleh

Summary: When billionaire Pierre Levasseur is snapped by a papparazzo with Elena, his dazzling, supermodel mistress, he tries to avoid a catastrophic divorce by coming up with an outrageous lie. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Director: Francis Veber

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 85 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

A satisfying contraption of twists, missteps, and blithe repartee that produces old-fashioned, honestly earned guffaws. Read full review

J.R. Jones

This sublime French farce reminded me most of Billy Wilder. Read full review

Bernard Besserglik

Francis Veber's latest offering, remains faithful to the formula -- broad farce leavened with witty dialogue -- that has made him France's most bankable comedy writer-director and a surefire hit with international audiences. Read full review

Anthony Lane

The Valet does not show Veber at his best. His palate for misunderstandings of every vintage is as refined as ever; what he has lost is his taste for human failing. Read full review

Lisa Nesselson

Layers of intrigue mesh with Hollywood-style efficiency, pitting sincere feelings against ruthlessly mercenary machinations. Also in Hollywood style, sincerity and integrity carry the day. Read full review

Kyle Smith

As always in Veber's films, the predictability is part of the fun. Read full review

Toddy Burton

Shot with the creative energy of a mediocre sitcom, the scenes play out predictable plot devices with minimal creativity and even less risk. Read full review

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Roeyl

Dec 28, 2010

Excellent movie and definitively hilarious, it matches well the previous FranÃ§ois Pignon movies The actors are perfect, especially Alice Taglioni in the role of "Elena" (she's gorgeous) and Dany Boon as Pignon's colleague "Richard", Daniel Auteuil was excellent too asExcellent movie and definitively hilarious, it matches well the previous FranÃ§ois Pignon movies The actors are perfect, especially Alice Taglioni in the role of "Elena" (she's gorgeous) and Dany Boon as Pignon's colleague "Richard", Daniel Auteuil was excellent too as "Levasseur". Yet again Francis Veber is as funny as ever.… Expand

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WayneD.

Jun 30, 2007

Charming. I expected to be put off by the concept but found the relationship to be warm, charming, and absolutely funny. Dialogue, acting, and the scenes were well done, convincing , with real humor . One of the best films of the year for just enjoyment without complaint.

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JoshF.

Apr 29, 2007

A little silly and predictable, but the movie is undeniably funny. A great choice if you are in the mood for a light comedy. I found this to be a fine follow up to both 'The Dinner Game' and 'The Closet'. The former is even briefly referenced towards the end of the movie.

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PegR

Jun 6, 2007

A smart, sweet, funny film. We enjoyed it.

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JohnC.

May 5, 2007

Totally preposterous - but tou buy into it totally. Laugh out loud funny, and also very sweet. A complicated resolution makes it more satisfying. Watch for a dreadful American version in a few years.

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alanpotter17

Jan 16, 2023

Esse filme poderia ter sido muito mais do que entregou se tivesse saído da caricatura, ou ao menos se tivesse a abraçado de vez.
Eu realmente não tenho saco para adultos que agem feito crianças, e é precisamente o que temos aqui: famosos que são amantes, mas para passarem despercebidos,Esse filme poderia ter sido muito mais do que entregou se tivesse saído da caricatura, ou ao menos se tivesse a abraçado de vez.
Eu realmente não tenho saco para adultos que agem feito crianças, e é precisamente o que temos aqui: famosos que são amantes, mas para passarem despercebidos, contratam um manobrista (The valet) para que este se passe pelo amante da mulher e com isso afastar os boatos.
É tudo um tom acima: a comoção e admiração à atriz, as caras e bocas do motorista, o ator canastrão, as festas.
E como o filme é daqueles que faz questão de passar uma imagem para a família tradicional norte-americana, a mocinha vai aos poucos percebendo a singeleza do convívio familiar, das coisas simples da vida, valorizando momentos mais do que status, esse tipo de mensagem que soaria muito bem para uma menina de 15 anos.
Ou eu estou subestimando o potencial das pessoas adultas ou simplesmente o filme é sobre adultos desmiolados que percebem a vida para além dos holofotes muito tarde. É meio descompensado ver a atriz hollywoodiana cercada por doradores babões, acompanhada de detetives (dois, por sinal) duvidosos.
E claro, ao final, ambos conseguem extrair da vida aquela típica mensagem clean, eliminando seus relacionamentos tóxicos e se entregando a uma amizade suporte.
Pela artificialidade do roteiro, é um filme esquecível, mas vale por sua intenção, sempre muito correta, justa e sincera.… Expand

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