The Closet
by Francis Veber
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Actor: Daniel Auteuil, G?rard Depardieu, Jean Rochefort, Mich?le Laroque, Thierry LhermitteDirector: Francis Veber
Cinematographer: Luciano Tovoli
Writer: Francis Veber
Editor: Georges Klotz
Producer: Alain Poir?
Producer: Patrice Ledoux
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 84 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-11-13
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Miramax
Movie Reviews of The Closet
Movie Review: Totally nutty, but thoughtful satire, poignant and goofy.
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this movie was hilarious. Depardieu, who usually plays more serious roles - had me laughing hysterically. Behind all the silliness is an intelligent satirical commentary on business, lifestyle choices, over-the-top political correctness, hang-ups. Everything gets made fun of, still poignant and totally nutty. A gem.
Summary of The Closet
The always popular Gerard Depardieu (102 DALMATIANS, VATEL) stars in a warmly engaging comedy that shows how one little white lie can change everything! A dull and lonely accountant working at a condom factory, Francois (Daneil Auteuil) meekly endures office jokes and backroom whispers that he's about to be fired ... usually instigated by his loutish coworker Felix (Depardieu). But that all changes when a rumor about him spreads around the office! Much to his surprise, this funny falsehood becomes the catalyst that sends Francois' life on an unexpected and hilarious turn for the better! As this outrageous, critically acclaimed story unfolds, you'll laugh along with Francois as he keeps this improbable charade going in an inspired bid to save his job and transform his life!French humor, which isn't exactly subtle, is delivered via an especially broad premise in The Closet. A nebbish (Daniel Auteuil) who works at a condom manufacturer learns he's about to be fired; with the help of his neighbor, he pretends to be gay so his boss can't fire him without seeming prejudiced. Then a bigoted coworker (Gerard Depardieu) tries to worm his way into the nebbish's good graces because he's afraid of being fired. In the wrong hands, The Closet could be ham-fisted slapstick. What makes this movie truly delightful is the superb understatement with which every gag is handled; even the sight of Auteuil wearing a giant condom tip on his head has an impeccable deadpan grace. All the performances are excellent; Depardieu's smarm is particularly delicious. Each scene takes a new twist of social discomfort and befuddlement in this winning comedy. --Bret Fetzer
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