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Welcome to the Sticks (12A)

Dir: Dany Boon
With: Kad Merad, Zoe Felix, Dany Boon


UNLIKE Beaujolais and lorry driver protests, French comedy doesn't always travel well. In Dany Boon's picture, a massive hit at home, post office manager Philippe (Kad Merad) pretends to be disabled to wangle a cushy transfer to the seaside. In punishment, the diehard southerner is despatched to what he views as the frozen, savage, north. In the resulting culture clash the locals embrace Philippe whether he likes it or not. While the humour is basic sitcom stuff - I don't think I've ever seen lisping in subtitles before - Merad makes an endearing loser-hero. Can't wait for the Edinburgh v Glasgow remake.

  • Filmhouse, Edinburgh, tomorrow-May 22; Glasgow Film Theatre, May 23-29

    12:39am Thursday 15th May 2008

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