My Best Friend

Daniel Auteil sheds the dramatic character of Michael Hanneke's CACHI to star in this light French comedy. Auteil plays Frangois, an antiques dealer who finds it far easier to locate an Art Deco rarity than a true friend. He has plenty of professional contacts, but an utter lack of people skills leaves him alone after office hours. His business partner bets an expensive vase that he can't produce a friend within 10 days, and Frangois struggles to pick out a best friend in an address book full of acquaintances and childhood chums. He keeps running into fellow loner Bruno (Dany Boon, THE VALET), who is friendly but can't trust anyone. Bruno teaches him to be "sympathique" (sociable) as Frangois continues his search. <br> <br> Even though MY BEST FRIEND centers on a man's search for a friend, it resembles a standard romantic comedy in its structure. It may lack an innovative plot, but this French gem makes up for it in charm. Auteil plays Frangois with such energy that it's hard not to have affection for t...

Key Information
Stars		Daniel Auteuil
Actors		Dany Boon
Available Formats		DVD
Directors		Patrice Leconte
UPC		807581509607
Genre		Comedies
Subgenre		Theatrical Release
MPAA Rating		PG-13 (MPAA)
Release Date		2007
Running Time		1hr 34min
Languages
Original Language		English
DVD Editions
		DVD1hr 34minGenius Productions, Inc.October 16, 2007PG-13 (MPAA)796019805391
Credits
Screenwriter		Jerome Tonnerre
Professional Reviews
		(07/27/2007, p.52, Lisa Schwarzbaum): "Delightfully, the expert Patrice Leconte produces an unlikely comedy charmer." -- Grade: B+