Ça reste entre nous (1998) - film review

For several years, Patrick has been leading a double life.  He divides his time between his devoted wife Hélène, who has given him two sons, and his possessive mistress Elisabeth, the mother of his daughter.  No one knows the truth and everything runs smoothly – until the day when Hélène organises a party to celebrate their wedding anniversary.  This just happens to fall on a day which Patrick has promised to spend with Elisabeth…

This routine comedy was the first film to be directed by the comic actor Martin Lamotte, who is probably best known for his stage and film appearances with the comic troupe L’équipe du Splendid.  Whilst it’s not a bad effort, the film does lack sparkle and some of the comic situations feel laboured or slightly juvenile.  Lamotte does however make effective use of his great cast, and there is a particularly engaging performance from Catherine Frot.

© James Travers 2007

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