I loved it! It was fun, deep and I love the fact that it had so much Spanish intertwined.

It was funny and heartwarming something that's been missed in so many movies these days

Terrific film because the screenwriter wrote working class people in a lovely way without resorting to stereotypes. Eugenio Dorbez is inspired as the lead and Carmen Salinas steals the show as his mother.

Loved it! It kept me and most importantly, my picky husband entertained the entire time and I love the unconventional ending. It's a must see!

It's entertaining enough to keep me watching. Recommended if you need need something lighthearted to watch.

A very entertaining film, with subtle humour.

Not Veber's best but watchable

Brilliant film, very funny. A great bit of French farce,

As light as a chocolate eclair, "La Doublure" is a French comedy that truly can be defined as a French comedy, considering it could never be taken seriously here in America. In the U.S.A., raunchy comedies have officially taken over; "La Doublure" reminds us that the French always remains classy, charming, and often times zany without being disgusting. François (Gad Elmaleh) is a mild-mannered valet that works for a ritzy restaurant with a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. But in his life, this is the majority of success. He proposes to his true love, Emilie (Virginie Ledoyen), and she turns him down. His parents worry about him constantly. Things quickly turn around when he has an accidental run-in with fame. As François is walking down the street one day, he just so happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Billionaire Pierre Lavasseur (Daniel Auteuil) and his mistress, supermodel Elena (Alice Taglioni), have a lover's spat, unaware that the paparazzi are lurking. François walks into the frame at the nick of time; when the tabloid comes out, Pierre's clever lawyer (Richard Berry) realizes the only way to avoid Pierre and his wife (Kristin Scott Thomas) getting a major divorce is to have Elena live with François, pretending they're a real couple to throw everybody off. It doesn't turn out as everyone would hope, however. François still longs for Emilie, and Emilie secretly feels the same, Elena is undecided on whether or not she wants to continue her relationship with Pierre, and Pierre's wife is much to intelligent to be fooled by the madcaps going on. By the end though, all will come to a tasty close. "La Doublure" could be accused of being too light; truly there are no real conflicts to get in the way of everything. But from beginning to end, it's easily enjoyable, in a way that settles your appetite for an hour-and-a-half but you soon forget just a week later. But is there really any harm in that? Francis Veber, one of France's most legendary comedy screenwriter's, directs the film with keen zip. It's hard to direct comedy, because if scenes drag or feel a bit too dramatic, things quickly can go downhill. Thanks to Veber's attentiveness, every second is bright, vibrant, and ultimately, funny. Elmaleh, in the meantime, is quite an unusual lead -- though not very attractive and not possessing much comedic timing, he manages to have a good helping of neuroses that makes the screen eat up his frustrations. Taglioni is sexy, but doesn't constantly feel the need to remind us, like Brigitte Bardot. Auteuil as usual, is good; Thomas is even better as the ultra-smart wife who can't be messed with. "La Doublure" is a filling French comedy that is wonderfully enjoyable. It may not be the funniest or best movie ever made, but it works.

The Valet is a decent film. It is about a porter and a top-model who have to pretend to be a couple in order to salvage a CEO's marriage. Gad Elmaleh and Alice Taglioni give good performances. The script is enjoyable but a little slow in places. Francis Veber did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama and humor.

Loved this movie! Cute and funny! I especially liked the way Kristen Scott Thomas' character got her revenge. A very enjoyable and entertaining film.

love it....and America please dont try to remake it! yes im an full blooded one but like "death at a funeral" you cant remake one humor written in their way then write it as ur own

Starts really well, somewhere in between looses its appeal, but all in all it manages to keep us laughing.

The French really know how to make comedies, with good acting and no foul language.

comedia muy divertida, muy buenas situaciones

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A light comedy with a silly story and fun characters.

My first experience with the famed "French farce". I thought it was cute overall. Funny, zany. But I don't really like how it all turned out. I was hoping Francois would ultimately wind up with Elena for the simple fact that I hated Emilie. She rejected Francois' proposal point-blank and dissed him. Her friend insulted him, saying he was "nice but pathetic" and she went along with it. The ONLY reason she started liking him was when she believed somebody else (Elena) wanted him. What kinda vapid B.S. is that? Thus, the ending sucked. Francois deserved more than her.

Habituellement, je m'insurge à ce que de grands acteurs (Auteuil) prennent part à de telles comédies, mais j'avoue qu'elle en valait bien la peine, à ma grande surprise. J'ai bien apprécié ce petit divertissement rafraîchissant (Virginie Ledoyen...) français. Un grand rôle pour l'humoriste Gad Elmaleh, et un bon petit film à écouter.

Como casi en todas las peliculas de Veber, con esta se pasa un buen rato. Tiene un excelente reparto. Agradable.