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The Valet

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Pierre Lavasseur (Daniel Auteuil), a wealthy tycoon, faces disaster when a paparazzo snaps a picture of him with his longtime mistress (Alice Taglioni). Since Pierre's wife (Kristin Scott Thomas) owns a majority share of their corporation, Pierre must avoid a divorce at all costs. At his lawyer's suggestion, Pierre hires Francois Pignon (Gad Elmaleh), a parking attendant who is also in the photograph, to pose as his lover's "real" boyfriend and thus hide the affair from his wife.
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Critics Consensus

Like much of director Francis Veber's work, The Valet is a witty, madcap farce with memorably zany characters.

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Kerry Lengel Arizona Republic May 25, 2007
3.5/5
It's all empty calories, of course, but that's what French pastry -- not to mention popcorn -- is all about. Go to Full Review Toddy Burton Austin Chronicle May 22, 2007
1.5/5
Shot with the creative energy of a mediocre sitcom, the scenes play out predictable plot devices with minimal creativity and even less risk. Go to Full Review Hap Erstein Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 19, 2007
B+
Veber's script is masterfully constructed to increase the laughs as the scheme grows more and more convoluted. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com May 20, 2022
3/5
…an enjoyable rom-com that doesn’t disgrace the high standards of the film’s original creator… Go to Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof Feb 12, 2020
A very lazy movie, with some good moments and some good performances, but that is not memorable. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Heather Huntington ReelzChannel.com Aug 28, 2008
6/10
Cute, breezy, and fun. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jul 23, 2022 I loved it! It was fun, deep and I love the fact that it had so much Spanish intertwined. See more May 24, 2022 It was funny and heartwarming something that's been missed in so many movies these days See more May 23, 2022 Terrific film because the screenwriter wrote working class people in a lovely way without resorting to stereotypes. Eugenio Dorbez is inspired as the lead and Carmen Salinas steals the show as his mother. See more May 18, 2022 Loved it! It kept me and most importantly, my picky husband entertained the entire time and I love the unconventional ending. It's a must see! See more May 27, 2016 It's entertaining enough to keep me watching. Recommended if you need need something lighthearted to watch. See more Sep 11, 2014 A very entertaining film, with subtle humour. See more Read all reviews
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Francis Veber

Director

Gad Elmaleh

Francois Pignon

Alice Taglioni

Elena Simonsen

Daniel Auteuil

Pierre Levasseur

Kristin Scott Thomas

Christine Levasseur

Richard Berry

Maitre Foix

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Synopsis Pierre Lavasseur (Daniel Auteuil), a wealthy tycoon, faces disaster when a paparazzo snaps a picture of him with his longtime mistress (Alice Taglioni). Since Pierre's wife (Kristin Scott Thomas) owns a majority share of their corporation, Pierre must avoid a divorce at all costs. At his lawyer's suggestion, Pierre hires Francois Pignon (Gad Elmaleh), a parking attendant who is also in the photograph, to pose as his lover's "real" boyfriend and thus hide the affair from his wife.
Director
Francis Veber
Producer
Patrice Ledoux
Screenwriter
Francis Veber
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Gaumont
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content and Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.3M
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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