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Directed by Danny Boon, starring Kad Merad and Boon himself. Holds the record for the highest first-week intake of a French movie in its home country and is allegedly the most successful French film in France.

Philippe Abrams tried to make his wife happy by requesting for a transfer to the Riviera. His request denied, he tried other ways to fool the inspector, whatever it took to earn him the transfer. Alas, his scam was uncovered and as opposed to the sunny Riviera, Abrams got transfered to the north, where everything seemed like hell. Leaving his wife and son behind, he moved to the north, eventually finding out that it was not hell after all.

Realized that Danny Boon was in Mon Meilleur Ami, a film that I liked verrrry much. I don't know about the whole most successful film thing, but for sure, I enjoyed it immensely. It's funny, it's entertaining, it's heart-warming. A feel-good movie that you can watch with family and friends. Been reading negative reviews about it, but trust me, if you're looking for a relaxing, feel-good movie, this is it. Don't mind the negative reviews.

7.5 / 10.