Review of Welcome to the Sticks (2008) by Arantxa A — 20 Jan 2009

It is not the best movie ever, but very funny. It deals with linguistic and social regionalism in France in a very kind and funny way. Just what we need in Spain!!!

This review of Welcome to the Sticks (2008) was written by Arantxa A on 20 Jan 2009.

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By Gisèle B (36) on 02 Aug 2010

I found this really refreshing, but being a francophone from Canada, I have to say I missed some of the jokes as I did not always understand…

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By Chris D (2,215) on 16 May 2010

Fun film, fresh, tasteful and tasty. Good general message and good educational value about 'real France'. Loved every minute and laughed til it hurt…

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By Maman K (13) on 05 Apr 2010

A heart-warming, very funny comedy about a 'culture -clash' between 'Le Nord de Pas-de-Calais', and the rest of France. Vive la baraque frite…

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By Ioannis B (29) on 30 Sep 2010

Se ve con agrado aunque no sorprende mucho esta comedia hecha mÃ¡s para franceses…

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By Gabrielle R (50) on 06 Sep 2010

Um filme divertido e inteligente. Que fala de preconceito regional e de quebra de clichês. Recomendo muito…

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By Mubariz S (26) on 17 Jan 2014

This is one of those movies that made me hate myself for not knowing the French language…

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Je pourrais dire que je m'en doutais, mais c'est toujours facile après coup…

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By Rodri C (67) on 29 Sep 2012

Muy buena, muestra que hay que tener cuidado con los prejuicios…

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