"Five" is the second French film I had the pleasure of seeing this year, and once again, I was pleasantly surprised. After "An Ideal Man", I dove into the world of Igor Gotesman's comedy/thriller. The film tells the story of five childhood friends who share the dream of living under the same roof, but things go wrong. I'm going to refrain from revealing any spoilers, but I want to highlight the beautiful exploration of love and friendship, sometimes stronger than family bonds.
This is my second film with Pierre Niney, which I still find excellent. Although I found him less convincing in this role, I discovered another remarkable actor in the person of François Civil. Known by name, but new to me on the big screen, he knew how to captivate my attention. His impeccable interpretation of a funny but complex character particularly appealed to me.
The diversity of characters within the group of friends is remarkable: Pierre Niney embodies the rock on whom we can always count, François Civil brings the comic touch, Margot Bancilhon imposes her authority, Igor Gotesman takes on the role of the manager, and Idrissa Harnot subtly plays the shy guy who knows how to put himself forward at the right time. Every viewer can identify with one of these eclectic characters.
Although Pierre Niney and François Civil dominate the screen, the other cast members, like Fanny Ardant, Pascal Demolon and Hedi Bouchenafa, all add their own dose of humor to the film. "Five" offers a captivating blend of suspense and humor, with some memorable moments, especially thanks to the hilarious appearances of François Civil.
I highly recommend this film for an entertaining evening, but I advise watching it with friends rather than family, due to some scenes that could be awkward. In any case, I am delighted to have discovered this cinematic gem.
This is my second film with Pierre Niney, which I still find excellent. Although I found him less convincing in this role, I discovered another remarkable actor in the person of François Civil. Known by name, but new to me on the big screen, he knew how to captivate my attention. His impeccable interpretation of a funny but complex character particularly appealed to me.
The diversity of characters within the group of friends is remarkable: Pierre Niney embodies the rock on whom we can always count, François Civil brings the comic touch, Margot Bancilhon imposes her authority, Igor Gotesman takes on the role of the manager, and Idrissa Harnot subtly plays the shy guy who knows how to put himself forward at the right time. Every viewer can identify with one of these eclectic characters.
Although Pierre Niney and François Civil dominate the screen, the other cast members, like Fanny Ardant, Pascal Demolon and Hedi Bouchenafa, all add their own dose of humor to the film. "Five" offers a captivating blend of suspense and humor, with some memorable moments, especially thanks to the hilarious appearances of François Civil.
I highly recommend this film for an entertaining evening, but I advise watching it with friends rather than family, due to some scenes that could be awkward. In any case, I am delighted to have discovered this cinematic gem.