A Gem

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2015)

Intouchables is a film that has the rare quality of telling a story about a situation that is sad and putting a uplighting spin on it.
Philippe (Francois Cluzet) is a rich quadriplegic looking for a caregiver. He hires Driss (Omar Sy), a young man, from a background that most people in Phillipe's circle wouldn't trust. Phillipe is looking for someone who won't pity him and what he gets is a person who gives Phillipe a perspective that makes the both of them grow to become better people.
The film is funny, sad, and above all else extremely well made. The story which is superbly written flies by. The cinematography and the editing contribute to the film's smooth style. And with the soundtrack not to forget, you're in for a good time. It can cross languages and cultures and can still be viewed as a gem of a movie.