Directed by:
Joel HopkinsScreenplay:
Joel HopkinsCinematography:
Jérôme AlmérasComposer:
Jean-Michel BernardCast:
Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Louise Bourgoin, Laurent Lafitte, Marisa Berenson, Olivier Chantreau, Ellen Thomas (more)VOD (1)
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You can't pinch a diamond without stealing a few hearts. Spanning locations in Paris, London and the French Riviera The Love Punch brings together Pierce Brosnan and Emma Thompson for the first time, as ex-husband and wife Richard and Kate whose biting banter suggests that the flames of their former relationship have not been fully extinguished... Unfortunately the same cannot be said for their retirement nest egg which is wiped out when Richard’s investment firm is defrauded and the pension fund is siphoned away. Learning that the unscrupulous French financier behind the scheme has just purchased a $10million diamond for his bride to be, the divorced duo grudgingly agree to set aside their differences, and hatch a plot to gate-crash the wedding and steal the rock. Roped in to assist in the heist are the couple’s former neighbours Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie who are also rooting for their reconciliation. The foursome form an unlikely band of lawbreakers in this classic comedy caper set against the sun drenched backdrop of the Cote d’Azur. (20th Century Fox AU)
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Emma Thompson and Pierce Brosnan meet in a wacky French movie. One would almost think that they were British secret service moles, tasked with deliberately making troubles in France and starting another Hundred Years’ War. But, and I was quite surprised, this comedy does not contain many jokes that would make fun of the English and the French, so there is nothing left but to stick to the classic charm of both lead actors. This charm fortunately salvages the film, even though the French sometimes put them into such wild scenes that it seems really strange to see those conservative English actors there, or almost embarrassing. There are, however, also some good moments and the whole film is relaxing to watch, so I’m giving it the average rating.
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Thanks to the lively music, the plot can sail along quite smoothly, but the fun somewhat falters due to the abundance of rather stale jokes. However, Emma Thompson and Pierce Brosnan eventually convinced me not to completely dismiss this pseudo-comedy. (50%)
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