“Magnificent and full of humanity”: this is the best film in Gad Elmaleh!

Gad Elmaleh is the voice actor of the animated film Illumination studio, Despicable Me 4. The actor reprises the role of Gru for the fifth time after the first three opus and Minions: Once Upon a Time Gru, released in 2022.

In this new opus, Gru, Lucy and girls Margot, Edith and Agnes welcome the youngest of the family, Gru Junior, who seems to have only one passion: driving his father crazy. But Gru meets a new enemy, Maxime Le Mal, who, with the help of his lover, the fatal Valentina, forces the whole family to escape.

An opportunity to find out which AlloCiné viewers’ favorite film is from Gad Elmaleh’s filmography. We have deliberately chosen to focus on live-action films. In addition to the character of Gru, which he voiced for 14 years, Gad Elmaleh Participated in several animated films, including Bee Movie and A Monster in Paris. Note that the highest-rated film in the actor’s filmography is the first part of Despicable Me, with a rating of 4 stars out of 5.

What is the highest rated (live) film of Gad Elmaleh’s career?

As far as live-action movies go, it’s La Rafle that’s rated the best by AlloCiné viewers, averaging 3.7 stars out of 5 for 17,426 ratings and 1,814 reviews.

Rose Bosch’s film, released in theaters in March 2010, tells the story of the Vél’ d’Hiv’ Roundup through the eyes of children. The film is directed by Melanie Laurent, Jean Reno, Gad ElmalehRafael Agogue, Young Hugo Leverdez, Sylvie Testud, Anne Brosche, Isabel Gelinas, Rebecca Marder and Catherine Allegret.

Gad Elmalehi plays the role of Shmuel Weisman, the father of the young hero. In 2010, the director explained in a press kit that he chose Gad Elmaleh, then unaccustomed to dramatic roles, after seeing him with his son Noah.

“Gad has a son my age, and when I saw how he behaved like a father, how he told jokes to his son who was scared on the plane, Shmuel is a very optimistic, self-confident person. As most Jews spoke at the time, of course he was a little afraid, not least because he is Sephardi, not Ashkenazi, and he was afraid that he would not be credible as a Polish Jew: “You see, we are going to ‘Bengurionize’ you with your little rimmed glasses!” “. At the first meeting, he was all angry, sitting and standing up, walking up and down… All this anger, all this emotion enhanced his works. Gadi is very sensitive, he laughs a lot, because probably tears are not far away… “

And internet users seem to agree with the filmmaker. Bearnais64 wrote on AlloCiné in 2010: “A very good film with a very surprising Gad Elmaleh in this register. The duo Melanie Laurent and Jean Reno is very touching and moving. An important film so that we don’t forget the people who died at that time. A tragic episode in French history: Very good movie.

L’AlsacienParisien notes:When I saw the trailer I said to myself “Oh no, another WWII movie!” And the stars who headlined the production were full of melodramatic production. And I hit the nail on the head because this movie is so good, so rich and powerful on a human and emotional level. Remembering the facts of such a terrible and cruel period is a very difficult challenge for a filmmaker. However, here the plot is very well structured and the characters are well presented. The actors, to my surprise, are very good; Even Gad Elmaleh, whom I was very afraid of. Some scenes still resonate in our minds even after the release of the film. A beautiful reconstruction of the era. A special mention to the performance of Melanie Laurent, an actress I absolutely do not appreciate otherwise, who I found brilliant in this role of a nurse who gives her body and soul to scream the truth.”

“Gad Elmale Unrecognizable”

for seals G, “To sum up this harrowing story, we have to use compliments and superlatives. Because of the well-written script, fair and simple performances by the actors (especially Gad Elmale, who is unrecognizable as the father who protects the family) and moving production. With an ending that takes us away from our emotional journey and forces us with humanism Full brilliant movie.

One guest wrote:Holy shit, I’m still amazed. Those who liked “Life is Beautiful” will like “La Rafle”. Melanie Laurent is very convincing as the nurse and Gadi is very sensitive as the father. Children are wonderful. This film shows, without exaggeration, the dark side of France during this dark period and shows us that many people were against it. The only minor drawback is that the ending is a bit long.”

for Olawhatel”Review It’s a very moving, poignant film that’s heartbreaking (especially the family breakdown scene) and can be a little funny (thanks to the kids). The review is wonderfully and perfectly used and presented (it’s not too little and not too much), really just what is needed. I’m going with the actors now, who are all great (especially Gad Elmaleh, because that’s not really his range), but also brilliant kids. “