List of the best French comedies 2016-2017

The list of the best French comedies includes films released in 2016-2017 and scored well on the KinoPoisk website.

Russian comedies have long been fond of French comedies - light, witty, sometimes kind, sometimes not very funny, but certainly funny, which we now offer our readers.

10. News from the planet Mars, 2016

Film Search Rating: 5.7

Genre: Comedy

The kind and gentle loser Philip Mars dreams of conquering space, but in reality, teenage children are waiting for him, not too interesting work and successful, unlike his brother, a sister-artist. Suddenly, other people invade the measured and somewhat dull existence of the protagonist and turn everything upside down. Compared to the situations that Philip will find himself in, a flight to Mars is so, flowers.

An interesting, sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic story about what should happen in a person's life for him to radically change his outlook on life and find the way to happiness.

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9. Forever young, 2017

Rating: 5.7

Genre: musical comedy

The aging actor notices that he is no longer as popular as he once was, and instead of sultry macho and hero-lovers, he is increasingly being offered the roles of fathers of families and beaten losers. And his wife has outgrown him in popularity - those around him prefer to call him "Mr. Cotillard." Yes, yes, these are the same Guillaume Canet and Marillon Cotillard, who play themselves in the film. Almost. If the first part of the film is a sad story of a hopeless struggle with age, then the second half is an easy and funny comedy.

According to the authors of the film, the script was based on the story of the life of Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet.

The film is recommended for viewing for those viewers who love ironic, philosophical and at the same time not pretentious cinema.

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8. No brakes, 2016

Rating: 5.9

Genre: Comedy

Scary and funny nightmare of a motorist in the flesh. You are used to controlling the car, but now it takes over you - how can you get away with it? The cheerful and noisy family was counting on the long-awaited joint trip on the roads of France, but the car also had its own plans ...

This film does not carry any important message for the viewer. It is an unpretentious yet addictive and funny mixture of action, thriller and comedy that is worth watching.

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7.With things to fly !, 2016

Rating: 5.9

Genre: Comedy

Comedy on the acute social theme of migrants. Policeman Jose Fernandez, harsh as a flint, receives a task - to send an alleged terrorist named Akim to Kabul (here the police made a mistake, with whom it never happens). And the fact that Akim has never been to this very Kabul does not bother the authorities. Next comes a series of completely unpredictable situations, funny and sometimes even touching, on the topic of what to do if both the policeman and the "terrorist" are not bad people in general.

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6. The reluctant killer, 2016

Rating: 5.9

Genre: crime comedy

The main charm of the painting is in its simplicity and sincerity. If you think about it, this is rather strange, because we are talking about a novice killer Jacques, who is ready for a contract murder for the sake of earning money.The situation is further complicated by the fact that the girl of the protagonist works in the police and is trying to catch this killer.

We can say that this movie is at the junction of melodrama, comedy, drama and thriller. There is very little action in it, those waiting for bed scenes will also be disappointed. Kills, despite the name, are few. But there is black humor, there is just humor, and social issues are also unobtrusively raised - what are you, the username, ready for in order to be able to eat three times a day?

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5. Zhmot, 2016

Rating: 6

Genre: Comedy

Is genius or villainy compatible? And what about genius and less magnificent flaws - for example, rudeness or stinginess? The main character of one of the best French comedies of 2016-2017 is a genius violinist, but, in addition, he is also a miser. Moreover, a miser of such caliber, which, fortunately, is rarely found in nature. He is ready to eat expired, but cheap products, and even commits petty thefts, because then the goods will get him for free. And now his daughter, who, unlike her father, is a generous and kind girl, suddenly invades the life of this stingy man.

Bonus: After the credits, there is an additional scene that you will surely enjoy.

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4.SuperAlibi, 2017

Rating: 6.3

Genre: Comedy

What if you want to go fishing with friends, but your wife is totally against it? But what if a housewife wants to escape the squirrel wheel of homework for at least a couple of hours? The solution is offered by a special agency for creating "excuses", thanks to which you can do whatever your heart desires. Greg, the owner of the agency, of course, is a young and charming liar, lives not grieving, helping people to deceive their neighbors until he meets the girl of his dreams. The girl hates lies. And then everything started spinning ...

If you are looking for a movie that you can watch in an embrace with your loved one, then SuperAlibi is hard to find. There is an interesting plot, an instructive meaning, and an abundance of jokes for every taste, from unpretentious to very sophisticated, for which the film got into list of the best comedies of 2017.

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3. Love is out of size, 2016

Rating: 6.6

Genre: Comedy

A sweet romantic comedy where she meets him, and he is perfect in everything except height. The height of the handsome and charming Alexander does not exceed 140 cm, which will become the source of many funny, amusing and touching situations in the unfolding love story, filmed with true French ease. In the end, growth is not the main thing in life - all Tyrion fans from Game of Thrones know this very well.

Interesting fact: in real life, the growth of the actor Jean Dujardin, who plays the main character, is 182 centimeters. He is 7cm taller than his co-star Virginie Ether.

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2. 2+1, 2016

Rating: 7.1

Genre: Comedy, Drama

In second place in the list of the best French comedies 2016-2017 is the film "2 + 1". Interestingly, it is not 100% a work of the French cinematic genius - director Hugh Jelen directed a remake of the Mexican film. Mexican passions are especially clearly visible in the ending of the film - what begins as a funny sparkling comedy slowly but surely develops into a drama that can squeeze a tear even from a stone. But perhaps this is what gives the film the flavor of realism that audiences loved so much. And the excellent acting duo of Omar Si and the charming young Gloria Colston makes "2 + 1" one of the best family comedies, over which you can laugh and cry with your loved ones.

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1. He and She, 2017

Rating: 7.3

Genre: Comedy, Romance

The plot of the story - the wife of a popular writer gives interviews about her life with him for 45 years. However, her words clearly contradict what is happening on the screen, where an intelligent and ambitious woman, master of literature, for half a century molds her husband's average abilities into a popular writer. But not everything is so gloomy - many funny situations and jokes about the half-century history of France, politics, literature and family relations are attached to the process of creating Galatea. And the ending will leave few people indifferent.

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French comedy films are worth watching for several reasons:

• Firstly, flat, vulgar or openly nasty jokes (for example, about physiological functions) are not welcome there.
• Secondly, many French comedies appeal to the audience's best feelings, they are full of love, kindness and romance.
• Thirdly, in French comedies, topics that are relevant to the modern world are often raised, for example, about emigration and job loss.

And French films tell about the life of ordinary people, in which the viewer can easily recognize their acquaintances, friends and, sometimes, even themselves. Therefore, we can safely recommend each film from the rating of French comedies for viewing and are sure that it will make your day better.