In Paris the aristocratic and intellectual Philippe is a quadriplegic millionaire who is interviewing candidates for the position of his carer with his redhaired secretary Magalie. Out of the blue the rude African Driss cuts the line of candidates and brings a document from the Social Security and asks Phillipe to sign it to prove that he is seeking a job position so he can receive his unemployment benefit. Philippe challenges Driss offering him a trial period of one month to gain experience helping him. Then Driss can decide whether he would like to stay with him or not. Driss accepts the challenge and moves to the mansion changing the boring life of Phillipe and his employees.
Review
I am now trying to find words to describe this movie for an hour. I couldn't.
You've seen it or you haven't. It's monumental and outrageously good.
The cast is brilliant. The jokes lovely. The story and the idea behind the movie is beautiful. Especially when you've workedlived with handicapped people. The music is such a perfect choice it is unbelievable.
I hope this movie makes a plenty of people think about how good their life is and how bad it could have been.
Bottom line Oscarworthy. Period.
