Monsieur, the Mayor, which opened in theaters on Wednesday, November 1, experienced a wave of racist comments on YouTube when its trailer was released (prompting channels like AlloCiné to deactivate the comments).
AlloCiné also urges caution with its viewer rating, currently 2.2 with a specific warning. We’ll help you see things more clearly to understand what viewers, the vast majority of whom have posted positive reviews of AlloCiné (76 out of 86 reviews rated 3 or higher), are really saying.
The mayor is interested in a current topic inspired by real events, as indicated in the review. We follow the mayor of a small mountain village at the foot of Mont Blanc, played by Clovis Kornilak.
As Paul Barrall, he fights to keep the business afloat and protect the school from the announced closure. While she desperately searches for ways to attract new families, the arrival of single mothers in difficult situations, including Jo-Lin (Twali Haidara), a prominent singer and her two children, quickly sparks sparks in this peaceful village.
Not without resolution, Mr. Mayor may have found a unique solution to bring life back to the abandoned area…
Viewers who liked the film primarily emphasized the acting of the actors or the subject in touch with the current events. Some of them were impressed or touched by the film’s message of solidarity and mutual aid. Some decry the lack of originality in the treatment of the theme and the shoddy production.
They liked it
Patricia S. (4/5):A film about a true event. All issues of Mayor’s work. Try to be gentle with the goat and cabbage. Have a brilliant idea to revive your village.”
Dima (4/5): “It is very realistic when you know life in deep France, these problems are not always solved so well, but it gives hope.”
Yves 4 (3.5/5):A good little film full of good human feelings, mutual aid with women damaged by life in the mountains. Clovis Kornilak for the post of village mayor. Good entertainment.“
Michel C. (3.5/5):I think the reviews are too harsh for a very beautiful, very relevant, very engaging comedy. In addition to the mountain setting, the multiple professions of the mayor of the very small town of “Cordon” are well approached and the casting offers Clovis Cornillac, very invested, very fair, and Eye Haïdara, absolutely sparkling. (…) The staging is simple but effective, and the actors are generous…“
Corrick Bernard (3.5/5):The theme of this movie inspired by real events is quite interesting. Indeed, we follow with interest the plight of this mayor of a small mountain village. (…) It’s a very good movie, full of good feelings, which is nice to discover with the family.“
PLR (3.5/5): “(…) We’re here for dramatic comedy, but also social. The subject takes over. The solution is interesting. There is no shortage of administrative hurdles to overcome.
We have something that is finally moving at a good pace. Some point out that this is the realm of a TV movie. Well, if a television is producing movies of this quality under its name, don’t be shy about our enjoyment.“
Scouve 19 (3.5/5):Eye Haidara and Clovis Cornillac make a super annoying duo! This movie is brilliant and exciting. The grand scenery, the script, the cast, everything comes together to make the movie time pass. Beautiful human values in the movie, feel very good. well done“
D. (3/5): “Sir, Mary is a movie that I don’t think is bad. The story is interesting and fascinating. The characters are quite attractive. On the other hand, I found that the rhythm was not very relevant and the production could have been better filmed.
Vincent Collier (3/5):Not bad but nothing more… The actors and the subject are quite good but still lacks depth despite the mountains around the village… Neither a comedy nor a documentary, we are halfway there…“
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They liked it less or didn’t like it
Lionelb30 (2.5/5):The intention is good, noble, with a good side, but it works in moderation. Actors, achievement nothing more, unforgettable.“
Sébastien A. (2/5):What is this ? Paid France 2 TV movie? Very frustrating and borderline reading. The cast is consistent and predictable. I had such a time that I will never forget until the end of the day. And the better.“
Jumping (1.5/5):At first glance, it is a good movie with quite good actors. The theme of the desertification of the countryside is important, but does it apply to the Mont Blanc region where the action is taken? In short, a Manichean film with a sometimes caricatured conventional plot. Beautiful scenery to see and actors doing their best“.
AlloCiné reaction
When asked about the caution it says sheet of film On our site, AlloCiné CEO Julien Marcel explains:
“The rating of the film continues to rise since its release. Nothing suggests it’s such a good movie Mr. Mayor The expression of anger that Clovis Kornilak was talking about.
We have removed all comments and criticisms that do not respect our AlloCiné Charter. In this context, it seemed reasonable to us to invite the audience to watch the film to form their own opinion.“.
Mr. Mayor By Carine Blanc and Michel Tavares, Clovis Cornillac, Eye Haïdara and Laurence Côte are currently in theaters.
* Average recorded Tuesday, November 7 from ratings and reviews seen on AlloCiné
Source: Allocine
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