It’s all held together by some smart, sharp scripting, unfussy direction and impressive and compelling turns by both Dubosc and the luminous Calamy.

Poelvoorde is a delight to watch, often laugh-out-loud funny, effortlessly switching between the straight guy and clown when needed. It's a French slapstick comedy with corpses, a bit too sweet to become a classic, but still with a pleasant acid edge.

With a fast-paced start...and supported by a dedicated cast,...the film loses some steam in a third act that attempts too much at once and tries too hard to achieve a happy ending, but it successfully rises to the challenge...[Full review in Spanish]

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