Carambolages (1963)

	Also Known As: -
	Year of first release: 1963
	Director: Marcel Bluwal
	Actors: Louis de Funès (Le Gendarme 1-4, Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob), Jean-Claude Brialy (La Reine Margot), Michel Serrault (La Cage aux Folles, Le bonheur est dans le pré)
	Country: F
	Genre: Comedy
	Conditions of visioning: 22.12.2013, HD, 32" TV
Synopsis: Paul Martin (Brialy) is a young ambitious employee in a travel agency. He is ready to do anything for the CEO Norbert Charolais (De Funès) in order to succeed, and be able to pay for his wedding and new house.
Review: I was about to watch one of the Lino Ventura movies I just bought in DVD when I saw this old movie with Louis de Funès on the ARTE channel, movie that I had never seen before. It is rather well done, and described as a satirical view of the enterprise structure, which is a good summary. In passing, the movie also criticizes the police force via the character played by Michel Serrault, officer nostalgic of the methods employed during the war. The classic actors are good, the story just enough exagerated and overplayed, and the comedy ramping up until the final brillant 20 minutes. The movie was followed by a very interesting documentary on the life of Louis de Funès. I was glad to learn more about this peculiar actor, and his worldwide success.
Rating: 6 /10