Micmacs
With the help of his faithful gang of wacky friends, Bazil sets out to take revenge on those responsible for his injury. The result is a true David and Goliath battle played out in Jeunet's typical sense of fantasy and wonder.
First it was a mine that exploded in the middle of the Moroccan desert. Years later, it was a stray bullet that lodged in his brain… Bazil (Dany Boon: Welcome to the Sticks) doesn't have much luck with weapons. The first made him an orphan, the second holds him on the brink of sudden death. Released from the hospital after his accident, Bazil is homeless. Luckily, our inspired and gentle-natured dreamer is quickly taken in by a motley crew of junkyard dealers living in a veritable Ali Baba's cave.
Critic Reviews:
- " I suspect this is what the world looks like in Jeunet's head all the time. " – Eric D. Snider
- "Diverting, entertaining, and distinctive, which is ultimately the grand appeal of Jeunet's projects. " – Mike Massie
- " It saddens me that so many film critics, many of whom I deeply respect, have failed to connect with the film's gentle heart and romantic spirit. " – Richard Propes