Warm, nice comedy

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2016)

I watched this movie for my French class. I remembered having to complete a question sheet and discuss it in class the next day. It was past midnight already and I had an 8am French class. I told myself I will just watch 20 minutes, read the plot summary on Wikipedia, and then go to sleep. However, I just couldn't stop watching it after that 20 minutes. It was warm, delightful, and funny from the very beginning. So I watched most of it that night... and finished it the next day.
During our French discussion, people started talking about the stereotypical representation of race and class, like how Philippe is a white rich guy who is only fond of high art while Driss is a funky low class dude with a big heart. I found these criticism unnecessary and too political for a comedy film. These representations of the main characters aren't offensive, and the friendship and feelings are real and touching in the movie. It successfully tells a story that relaxes you, moves you, warms you, and most of all, makes you laugh. I think that is the movie's main job and the job is done very well.