After recording over 700,000 downloads when it was released in December 2019, Doctor Who, broadcast tonight on C8, deserves a study session.
Inspired by the film Nightcrawler, a deep dive into nighttime Los Angeles, Jim Birmant immediately contacted his friend Tristan Seguela to propose a thriller about a night doctor who is replaced by someone who is not at all. The director defends the idea, under the condition of filming a comedy.
With as many American references (Broken Flowers, Burn After Reading, but also the comedies of John Hughes and the Farrelly brothers) as French (Les Ripoux, the comedies of Francis Weber or the comedies of Nakache and Toledano) in mind. Let’s write the script together a doctor. Serge is the only doctor on duty on Christmas Eve. Reluctantly goes on visits. When he goes to Rose, a family relative who calls him for help, Serge arrives at the same time as Malek, an Uber Eats delivery man, whom he offers to usurp his identity.
Thus, the film is based on these two characters, both different and complementary. As the embittered and disillusioned doctor, Michel Blanc makes some comedies – something he hasn’t done since Gross’s tirade with Carole Bouquet in 1994 – alongside Hakeem Gemili, a YouTuber and comedian who makes his first forays into cinema here. .
Their lovely tandem serves up plenty of wit and misunderstandings in this hilarious buddy film that deftly plays on generational conflict and gently tackles the uberization of society.
a doctor Tristan Seguela with Michel Blanc, Hakeem Gemily, Solenn Rigo…
Tonight on C8 at 21:20.
Source: Allocine
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
