I watch it once every holiday season. Everything fits in it, from the daring plot, to the flawless acting, the extremely funny dialogue and the perfect set (mainly a tacky Parisian apartment building). Vladimir Cosma's title and end credits music makes this masterpiece of a comedy even more special.
If you want to give this film a try, I think a decent level of French is required, I doubt there exists a good translation of it. To me French is the prime language in which you can say the most outrageous things, using the most offensive words and still make it sound poetic. Le père Noël est une ordure is proof of that.
I never understood the hype most French people have for the Bronzés movies, earlier movies by the team from the Splendid. But I fully agree with the one they have for Le père Noël est une ordure. Its director Jean-Marie Poiré will later work on other excellent comedies, like Opération Corned Beef and Les visiteurs, but never reach the père Noël's level again.
If you are interested in French culture, this film is a must see. If you are fluent in French and haven't seen it yet, may I ask you if you have been living under a rock?
If you want to give this film a try, I think a decent level of French is required, I doubt there exists a good translation of it. To me French is the prime language in which you can say the most outrageous things, using the most offensive words and still make it sound poetic. Le père Noël est une ordure is proof of that.
I never understood the hype most French people have for the Bronzés movies, earlier movies by the team from the Splendid. But I fully agree with the one they have for Le père Noël est une ordure. Its director Jean-Marie Poiré will later work on other excellent comedies, like Opération Corned Beef and Les visiteurs, but never reach the père Noël's level again.
If you are interested in French culture, this film is a must see. If you are fluent in French and haven't seen it yet, may I ask you if you have been living under a rock?