The Intouchables (逆轉人生) is an 2011 film out of France. The movie stars François Cluzet and Omar Sy. The supporting cast include Audrey Fleurot and Anne Le Ny. The is based on a true story. It has done very well for itself at the box office, both in its domestic country of France and worldwide. As of this writing, it is the highest grossing non-English speaking film worldwide.
Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic, looks for a replacement for a daily caretaker. Driss, an unemployed candidate, applies, but doesn't want to get hired. Instead, Driss only wants the signature of why they decided not to hire him. Phillipe ask for Driss to come back the day after. Going against the grain and of what was expected of him in society. The staff around Philippe are taken aback by the "crude" nature of Driss. Philippe likes the honest approach of his caretaker. The strike up a bond that is "intouchable".
The movie was good. I wouldn't want to watch again. I had a hard time having to follow subtitles. And sometimes what I felt from the emotions of the scene didn't translate well via the subtitles. The movie was well made. Told a very interest odd couple type pairing. The story does go heavy on the melodrama at the end. I also do not understand the cultural make up of France. Was Driss's background suppose to translate to that of "ghetto". Was I suppose to assume that there was this rags to riches moment for Driss? However, it did so well internationally that it seems stereotypes do cross borders.
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