The Valet (2006) movie poster

The Valet (2006)

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ThumbScore
👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 69% (RT: 70%, MC: 68) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (548 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
Metacritic
68
Cast
Gad Elmaleh as François Pignon
Alice Taglioni as Éléna Simonsen
Daniel Auteuil as Pierre Levasseur
Kristin Scott Thomas as Christine Levasseur
Richard Berry as Maître Foix
Dany Boon as Richard
Michel Jonasz as André Pignon
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 548 votes. Critics gave it 69%.
Overview
Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Francis Veber cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of The Valet, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of The Valet was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The Valet is a 2006 comedy film directed by Francis Veber. Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon.

Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon. The film has been rated by 548 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Valet delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Valet (2006) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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