Molière

Literary buffs please forgive the following comparison. This movie is almost the French version of "Shakespeare In Love". I know, I know, Shakespeare and Molière were very different people with very different stories. But I cannot help but see the similarities. I very much enjoyed both movies.

Romain Duris is brilliant in the title role. Fabrice Luchini is hilarious as the comic foil. And, Laura Morante is delicious as the love interest between them. With a full cast of outrageous and captivating characters, this movie has everything a good romantic comedy should have. People to love and people to dislike. Witty banter. Twists you see coming and some you don't. Ridiculous situations and barely believable solutions. All in good fun.

The point of the movie is basically that although he wanted badly to produce legitimate tragic theater, Molière was best know for his great comic plays. Only his life fit the formula for tragedy, and then only barely.

If you liked "Shakespeare in Love" you should enjoy this one too despite the French dialogue over English subtitles. It's a fun funny ride.

Watch this with someone who is not happy enough doing what they do best.