Name: L'élan
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2016-12-28
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Aurélia Petit, Olivier Broche, Délia Espinat-Dief

He is totally alone. He is 3 million light years(?) from home.

"L'Elan " was almost (26th of December) issued in time to reap the Christmas tickets and some parents might have mistaken it for a movie aimed at the children's market ,but it is not so,by a long shot .The writers ,besides,felt compelled to issue a warning at the beginning of their work:they are not responsible for the numerous deaths their audience will see ;if it does not make sense ,you found it all.

This is the story of an extra-terrestrial (extra-human,they precise) : where is he from? From outer space? from the center the earth? Nobody knows; the newcomer is a humanoid dressed in a brown coat with a moose head (hence the title) :he looks like a cross between a carnival fancy dress and Jacques Demy's "Peau D'Ane" ("donkey skin").

This could have been a marvelously precise spoof on "ET the extra-terrestrial" but the paucity of the ideas and the lack of true humor do not help ; besides, the movie has metaphysical pretensions ;a scientist comments the moose-man's actions ,doings ,very seriously and present us with a fait accompli : people from other worlds do exist ;proof positive :he's got a whole album of those creatures .

Some people want to make friends with the newcomer : a whole family would like to welcome him to their home,but they are leaving for a vacation;fortunately, the gas station man needs help .But the nasty chemist (in love with a TV host who comes to the village -to interview the moose-man?) and the lazy hunters are to be reckoned with .

There are some unusual static shots which possess a sense of mystery ;but it does not make up for the desultory screenplay and the dull directing;poorly acted.

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

Jean-Pierre Léaud in The 400 Blows (1959)

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

This is the story of an extra-terrestrial : the newcomer is a humanoid dressed in a brown coat with a moose head.

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