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RAID Dingue
2017 105 min France, Belgium 12+
★6.0
Action, Comedy
Director: Dany Boon
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Description
The story of a woman who dreams to join an intervention group in the police department called RAID. Unfortunately, she is rather clumsy and both her family (and soon to be family-in-law) and a veteran of the RAID do not approve. However, Johanna is determined to prove them wrong.
Budget:
$32.4M
Worldwide:
$34.6M
Starring
Alice Pol
Actor
Dany Boon
Actor
Michel Blanc
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
RAID Dingue is a light, accessible French action-comedy that generally fails to reach the critical heights of Dany Boon's earlier work. While many viewers enjoy the physical performances of the leads, the film is frequently criticized for its reliance on repetitive, slapstick-driven stupidity and a thin, predictable narrative.
| Acting | Alice Pol anchors the film with a high-energy, charismatic performance that recalls classic slapstick archetypes. | |
| Originality | The film leans heavily on unoriginal, dated comedic tropes reminiscent of Police Academy and The Naked Gun, leading to accusations of creative exhaustion. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing: while some appreciate its lighthearted approach to situational comedy, others find the protagonist's pervasive foolishness and forced, illogical scenarios tiresome and juvenile. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure suffers from an uneven pace, with the latter half feeling rushed and undermining the development of the central relationship. | |
| Direction | Opinions on Dany Boon's direction are divided; some praise his ability to deliver a commercially successful, accessible film, while others argue his creative spark is fading compared to his past successes. |