Review of The Intouchables (2011) by Stephen E — 26 Jul 2013

A noted blockbuster in France, "The Intouchables" is an inspiring, funny, sappy, true-to-life tearjerker that works mostly due to the charismatic performances of Omar Sy and Francoiz Cluzet, whose excellent chemistry helps the film overcome some of its downfalls.

Critics have had quite a field day with "The Intouchables," dubbing it as being overly sentimental and schmaltzy and manipulative, which I consider to be unfair remarks. There seem to be some facts that were adjusted in order to tug on its viewer's heartstrings, but aren't all films like that? Aren't all films manipulative in some way or another? "The Intouchables" works well for what it is.