Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Jean-Philippe (2006)

Also Known As: -
Year of first release: 2006
Director: Laurent Tuel (Un jeu d'enfants)
Actors: Fabrice Luchini (Profs), Johnny Hallyday, Guilaine Londez, Jackie Berroyer (Calvaire)
Country: F
Genre: Comedy
Conditions of visioning: 25.12.2014, SD VOD, 11" computer screen
Synopsis: What would be the life of Fabrice (Luchini) if his idol Johnny (Hallyday) had never reached celebrity?
Review: The concept is interesting, and allows showing the acting talents of the French mega-star Johnny Hallyday playing his own role, and he is rather good at this job. I am usually not a big fan of Luchini but I liked him this time as well. Fabrice is the biggest fan of Johnny, to a point that he named his daughter like Johnny's and that his passion/obsession threatens his couple. After a shock, he awakes in a world in which Johnny never became famous. He then tries to find his hero and guide him to the path he never met. There are quite some funny moments ans the overall story is quite satisfying.
Rating: 6 /10

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