Qui perd gagne!
2004 Crime / Comedy / Drama / Mystery
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Summary
For several years, Jacques and Angèle have formed the perfect couple, in spite
of the fact that he is a professional gambler and she is an officer in police intelligence.
Both are intrigued by the story of a mathematics professor who claims to have discovered
a formula for winning the French National Lottery. When the professor wins the jackpot
prize two weeks in succession, Angèle is convinced someone has contrived an elaborate
fraud and sets out to uncover the truth. It is, however, Jacques’ gambler’s instinct
which provides the winning hand…
Review
Despite its implausible plot and some uninspired direction, this drama mystery has some
appeal – mainly on account of its stylish presentation and attractive lead actors.
Whilst Thierry Lhermitte and Elsa Zylberstein look a little bored with their roles and
fail to engage the audience, Maurice Bénichou (a much finer class of actor) has
no difficulty making his character – an eccentric mathematician – convincing and sympathetic.
The plot – convoluted and incredible as it is – just about sustains the film, although
it is a plodding and generally anaemic affair, offering few laughs and even fewer surprises.
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