As a portrait of friendship, viewed through the compound eye of a mutant insect, it is multidimensional and rather moving.

Dupiex is on sublime form for this kooky road movie...

What works so well in Mandibles is how it's set up as a basic heist movie, using very familiar elements, so familiar they're almost tired cliches, before going completely off the rails into random demented territory.

Mandibules is a bright and optimistic comedy that vindicates friendship (and stupidity) with a lot of humor and fantastic touches. [Full review in Spanish]