Friday, November 8, 2013

The Intouchables



"Sometimes you have to reach into someone else's world to find out what's missing in your own."

"This is not just a job anymore."

Recommended to me by a dear friend a couple months prior, I finally settled into this French 2011 comedy/drama based on a true story. Written and Directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, it will touch your heart and then some. Nominated for one Golden Globe and receiver of 22 wins and 31 other nominations, it's something worth watching.

Starring Francois Cluzet whom you may remember from 'French Kiss' with Meg Ryan and 2010's 'Little White Lies with Marion Cotillard, and Omar Sy who was been a steady working actor since 2000, this film re-enacts true events of an unlikely friendship that blossoms into a life-changing opportunity. It proves that opposites attract and that we can learn lessons about life no matter the age or the teacher. 

Life throws trials and challenges but the story reminds our audience to accept the challenge with wide open arms so that it could change us for the better. The script was beautifully written and the dialogue held heaps of wisdom and inspiration. You'll get your classical music fix in this one, as well as a change of heart! 




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