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It Boy
20 Ans d'écart
2013 92 min France PG-13 16+
★6.6
Comedy
Director: David Moreau
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Description
38-year-old Alice has everything to become the next editor-in-chief of Rebelle magazine except for her uptight image. But when the young and charming Balthazar, barely 20, crosses Alice's path, she realizes that he holds the key to her promotion.
Starring
Virginie Efira
Actor
Pierre Niney
Actor
Charles Berling
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
This French romantic comedy is generally praised for its lighthearted charm, sincerity, and refreshing take on the age-gap trope. While some viewers criticize the predictable plot and lack of onscreen chemistry, most appreciate the film as a feel-good, atmospheric experience.
| Acting | Virginie Efira delivers a standout, charismatic performance that serves as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Cinematography | The film successfully captures a quintessential Parisian atmosphere through its vibrant cinematography and aesthetic sensibility. | |
| Humor | The humor is effective and avoids vulgarity, relying instead on situational observations and genuine charm. | |
| Acting | The central romance between the lead actors is subject to debate; some find the pair endearing and authentic, while others feel a total lack of chemistry makes the relationship implausible. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided between those who appreciate the film's refreshing, sincere execution of standard rom-com tropes and those who find the narrative overly clichéd and predictable. |