An absolute gem of a film

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2014)

Initially I turned my nose up at the thought of watching a film with subtitles, but my ignorant logic has been changed forever.
For me this has to be one of the greatest feel good movies there has ever been. The acting and chemistry between François Cluzet and Omar Sy is supreme, and you feel it right from the moment the film begins.
The direction of Eric Toledano is masterful, showing both men's backgrounds in such a way (subtle comedy, gripping drama, heart warming moments) you learn so much about them as individuals and how their feelings develop gradually for each other and their own families.
With some real laugh out load moments, romance and action too, you really get everything with this movie.
You would be foolish (like I was) to pass this off as just another foreign film with subtitles. An amazing film that has become my most recommended movie for others to see.
10 out of 10