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Forty-something Francois Pignon, who has worked for years as an accountant at the same contraceptive manufacturer, becomes suicidal when he learns that his company is downsizing and he is about to lose his job. Work means everything to this gloomy and boring little man since both his wife, who has just left him, and their 16-year-old son avoid him. But things are about to change when Pignon's psychologist... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign and Comedy |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 26 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 29, 2001 NY/SF |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for a scene of sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Zoe
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$6,671,454 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Chicago Tribune,
(2.5 stars) "...sniffs around the edges of thoughtful issues without actually engaging them." Full Review...
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Film Journal International,
"The supporting cast is excellent, and the screenplay is solid." Full Review...
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Hollywood Reporter,
"...lightweight..." Full Review...
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James Berardinelli,
(2.5 out of 4 stars) "...surprisingly tame." Full Review...
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