Quentin is an amateur bank robber that has no clue as to the value of the money he demands; he cannot compute in his mind the value of Japanese yen, from a pound sterling. In fact, he is the bandit from hell, anyone's worst nightmare. Although not a complete idiot, Quentin's brain works like that of a child. His luck runs out when the police finds out and give chase. He finds refuge in a movie complex and the film he chooses is an animated feature targeted for children.
Ruby, another Parisian criminal, makes the mistake of having an affair with Sandra, the wife of a powerful man, Vogel. She ends up dead, and the boss decides to go after the man that dared to double cross him. Ruby becomes a target for Vogel's revenge. Fortunately for him, the police gets to him first and he lands in jail. Ruby, who plays at being mute, is paired with Quentin, who up to that point has not been able to share his quarter with anyone.
These two different characters team up in unexpected ways as they are made to share a cell in prison. Quentin, who is super kinetic, contrasts with the taciturn Ruby, a man that refuses to talk. With the help of a friend, Quentin and Ruby escape their confinement in a daring feat no one could imagine. Then, their troubles begin.
Francis Veber, a man that has spent his career writing and directing comedies for the French cinema, has had some hits and his share of misfires. Hollywood has adapted some of his work successfully. This film falls in the middle, neither the success it was supposed to be, nor a failure either.
A Gerard Depardieu sporting teased hair, has worked under M. Veber before. He shows up as Quintin, the naive man facing a hostile world. He never stops for a minute. In a way, the actor tires us because he makes us dizzy with his antics . Jean Reno, who can do comedy, is plays the straight man in the film. His performance is more restrained. As a team the actors have some good moments in this mildly funny film. The supporting cast includes Richard Berry, Andre Dussolier, Jean-Pierre Malo, the funny Ticky Holgado, and Leonor Varela in a dual role that does not make much sense.
The film takes us all over Paris, as seen through Luciano Tovoli's camera. The musical score is by Marco Prince.
Ruby, another Parisian criminal, makes the mistake of having an affair with Sandra, the wife of a powerful man, Vogel. She ends up dead, and the boss decides to go after the man that dared to double cross him. Ruby becomes a target for Vogel's revenge. Fortunately for him, the police gets to him first and he lands in jail. Ruby, who plays at being mute, is paired with Quentin, who up to that point has not been able to share his quarter with anyone.
These two different characters team up in unexpected ways as they are made to share a cell in prison. Quentin, who is super kinetic, contrasts with the taciturn Ruby, a man that refuses to talk. With the help of a friend, Quentin and Ruby escape their confinement in a daring feat no one could imagine. Then, their troubles begin.
Francis Veber, a man that has spent his career writing and directing comedies for the French cinema, has had some hits and his share of misfires. Hollywood has adapted some of his work successfully. This film falls in the middle, neither the success it was supposed to be, nor a failure either.
A Gerard Depardieu sporting teased hair, has worked under M. Veber before. He shows up as Quintin, the naive man facing a hostile world. He never stops for a minute. In a way, the actor tires us because he makes us dizzy with his antics . Jean Reno, who can do comedy, is plays the straight man in the film. His performance is more restrained. As a team the actors have some good moments in this mildly funny film. The supporting cast includes Richard Berry, Andre Dussolier, Jean-Pierre Malo, the funny Ticky Holgado, and Leonor Varela in a dual role that does not make much sense.
The film takes us all over Paris, as seen through Luciano Tovoli's camera. The musical score is by Marco Prince.