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Ruby & Quentin
Tais-toi !
2003 85 min France, Italy 12+
★7.3
Comedy, Crime
Director: Francis Veber
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Description
After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.
Budget:
$27.44M
US Gross:
$312,824
Worldwide:
$27.73M
Starring
Gérard Depardieu
Actor
Jean Reno
Actor
Richard Berry
Actor
Key opinion
Tais-toi! is widely celebrated as a quintessential French comedy, anchored by the iconic and complementary performances of Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno. While a small minority finds the plot simplistic or bland, the vast majority of viewers praise its heartwarming nature, quotable humor, and high rewatchability.
| Acting | The dynamic between Depardieu's naive, joyous character and Reno's stoic, withdrawn hitman creates a perfectly balanced and memorable comedic duo. | |
| Humor | The film succeeds as a wholesome, non-vulgar comedy that remains consistently funny and effective at lifting the audience's mood upon multiple viewings. | |
| Direction | Francis Veber’s signature style provides a light, accessible atmosphere that allows the film to resonate across different generations. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively utilizes a fast-paced, 85-minute narrative, though some viewers feel the plot is overly simple or lacks sufficient depth. | |
| Ending | The ending is subject to debate, with some viewers appreciating the clever off-screen resolution of events while others find the conclusion abrupt and unpolished. |