Review of Micmacs (2009) by Mark A — 22 Dec 2010
Micmacs (the director says it is the equivalent of shenanigans) is an uproariously delightful tribute to Mission Impossible, with a French twist. This offering from Jean-Pierre Jeunet had his signature cinematographic style and used several of the actors who have appeared in his previous works.
Bazil (Dany Boon) lost his father to a landmine and was the victim of a random shooting incident and sets out with his new crew to destroy the companies that he holds responsible. This viewer was thoroughly entertained watching this ragtag bunch of misfits who live under a junkyard bring down two of the most powerful arms manufacturers in France, using reconditioned equipment, which does not always prove to be the most reliable.
The cast was superb, the dialog rapid-fire (straining one's ability to keep up), and the color rich and saturated as most of Jeunet's films are. The story was somewhat predictable, but so well presented that the lack of surprise did not matter to this viewer.
A worthy addition to the oeuvre of this brilliant French director.
This review of Micmacs (2009) was written by Mark A on 22 Dec 2010.
Micmacs has generally received positive reviews.
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