Directed by:
Romain GavrasCinematography:
Andre ChemetoffCast:
Karim Leklou, Isabelle Adjani, Oulaya Amamra, Vincent Cassel, François Damiens, Sam Spruell, Philippe Katerine, Norbert Ferrer, Gabby Rose, Alexis Manenti (more)VOD (1)
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François is a small time drug dealer who wants to call it quits. His dream is to become the official distributor of the Mr Freeze popsicle brand in the Maghreb. This ideal life, which he yearns for, vanishes when he learns that Danny, his mother, has spent all his life’s savings. Putin, the local boss, talks about an interesting deal in Spain, which François can’t refuse if he wants to get the money back. Lamya his childhood crush, Henry a former father-in-law just out of prison, the two young Mohamed and his mother who’s the head of a gang of women pickpockets, all get involved and nothing will happen as planned! (Cannes Film Festival)
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A decent French gangster film about drug dealers with an excellent Isabelle Adjani, and Vincent Cassel is also good, even if only in a supporting role. The main character was a bit ulikeable because of how stupid he was and his mistake put him in an unpleasant situation, but I have to admit that the final fuck up with the viewer is impressive and very unexpected. I didn't find it very funny, but it is definitely an entertaining and film and Oulaya Amamra is a babe! 70%
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The World is Yours is an entertaining French gangster flick mostly set in the Spanish resort town of Benidorm, which with its trashy urban character and beach vibe lends itself to confrontations among a diverse group of criminals. The film features the well-cast Karim Leklou as a battered small-time crook and the striking Isabelle Adjani as his manipulative mother with the rank of alpha criminal. Vincent Cassel’s character is surprisingly underdeveloped, but the British mobster played by Sam Spruell is delicious in his few appearances. The film gets its sense of drive from the characters and their interesting stylization. The plot can be summed up in a single sentence and it isn’t nearly as sophisticated or briskly conveyed as we are used to from Guy Ritchie.
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An intriguing peek into the bizarre world of French drug gangs. Most characters are either total nutcases or completely strung out. Almost everyone sports ugly soccer jerseys and even shows up to drug deals in bermuda shorts and flip-flops. I mainly watched this for Vincent Cassel – he's always a mark of quality – and Isabelle Adjani, whom I haven't seen in anything for a while. Adjani plays a peculiar role as an unlikable and manipulative mother, which didn’t really do it for me. Cassel, on the other hand, steals the show. Even though he’s in a supporting role, his character is the most entertaining. I also enjoyed Sam Spruell as a British gangster whose worst fears ultimately catch up with him. Overall, it's a wild and breezy ride that, thanks to its brisk pace, never gets boring and keeps you entertained for 94 minutes. While it doesn’t break any new ground, it’s definitely worth a watch.
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