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The Valet
2022 123 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.8
Comedy, Romance
Director: Richard Wong
🎭 Based on
«The Valet»
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Description
World famous movie star Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover-up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos.
Starring
Eugenio Derbez
Actor
Samara Weaving
Actor
Max Greenfield
Actor
Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Valet is a charming and surprisingly poignant remake that balances its romantic comedy framework with meaningful social commentary. The lead performances elevate the material, blending humor and drama to create a heart-warming narrative about fame and immigrant identity.
| Acting | Eugenio Derbez anchors the film with a charismatic, large-scale performance that proves his capability as a leading man. | |
| Acting | Samara Weaving delivers a compelling performance that reveals new facets of her acting range while effectively connecting with the audience. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in balancing lighthearted comedic elements with deeper themes of loneliness, class inequality, and the immigrant experience. | |
| Direction | Director Richard Wong displays a confident hand, with his debut feature showing no signs of inexperience despite the challenges of adapting a foreign source material. |