All Out

2016

1h 50m

Biography

Drama

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100%

23 Reviews

Tomatometer

67%

100+ Ratings

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The life and career of the clown Chocolate, the first black circus artist in France.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Zem's spirited evocation of Paris bohemia, fin-de-siecle style, has turned the film into a box-office hit in France, as well as exciting debate about race relations.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 13, 2017

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David Stratton

The Australian

Visually handsome and for the most part thoroughly entertaining.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 30, 2017

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

If it's not much good as biography, the film is huge fun as a political comedy about race and entertainment.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 29, 2017

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Kate Rodger

Newshub (NZ)

The clown acts themselves are of their time but feel fresh, kinetic and organic, delivered with energy and joie de vivre, a reminder of the beauty in the art of clowning around.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 14, 2019

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Monsieur Chocolat is a chronicle of overcoming, but also of vileness... [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 23, 2018

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Matthew Toomey

ABC Radio (Australia)

Omar Sy and James Thierrée deliver fine performances that highlight the strengths and flaws of their respective characters.

Rated: B+

Jul 30, 2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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It's not unusual that the critics in Rotten Tomatoes are more positive to a film than the audience, but a difference at this point from 100% to only 65 is absurd, and might be due to understanding the main character in Monsieur Chocolate, which is the original title. Why 'All Out' is chosen as title in English is also a bit of a mystery, as it says little or nothing about the plot, an emotionally dramatic dive into the rise and fall of the remarkable artist Rafael Padilla, better known as the clown Chocolate. As one of the first truly successful black artists in French circus, he revolutionized the clown duo act together with his partner Foottit. Padilla however, used his clown character to fight stereotypes and prejudice. He even tried to play Othello as a serious actor, the first ever black, which was unheard of. The artist Padilla found himself struggling to be considered more than just a clown in an age when racist views were in a turmoil, nevertheless with values sadly still existing today. The larger cultural battle is brilliantly presented in this film, the scenography and cinematography is overwhelming, the acting great, and main role actor Omar Sy is formidable. As for Rotten Tomatoes reviews, I absolutely agree with the professional critics.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Well, to speak about the plot, I'd say it's kind of compelling story with good moral sence and real life in it. I like the actors and their behaviour, as actors, not as characters, because it's hard to say you like seeing sad comedy where one person humiliates the other and drown himself in the same swamp. They both are very complicated inside and simplified in the movie where I couldn't find the answers on many questions. Why didn't white clown waste his money? If he saved if, what the purpose was? There is no thing about his sexual orientation but they have raised the question and left it with no explanation. We have nothing about personality development and after all I felt very unsatisfied. I saw the story of a man, who succeeded and found the family but also I saw a sorrow of a person who dead forgotten. I believe it's a good film after all to see how people used to survive and what does it mean to be a clown. The other side. But to tell the truth I wouldn't consider it as my favourite and wouldn't rewatch it to find something deep. There is, but no answers. Putty.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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This is a solid biography of Chocolat, the first black circus clown. The film is a bit too long, but it's interesting enough to hold my attention.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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I would love to see this movie. It looks really good from the trailer, etc. However, I am unable to find it in the US for streaming and the only DVDs and Blue-Ray copies available are not for US/Canada Region 1 players. I live in hope that it will become available here too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Somewhat traditional biopic of an unconventional figure. Reasonable, but ultimately forgettable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Roschdy Zem

Director

Omar Sy

Rafael Padilla

James Thiérrée

George Foottit

Clotilde Hesme

Marie

Olivier Gourmet

Joseph Oller

Frédéric Pierrot

Monsieur Delvaux

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Synopsis

The life and career of the clown Chocolate, the first black circus artist in France.

Director: Roschdy Zem
Screenwriter: Cyril Gely
Production Co: M6 Films, Mandarin Cinéma, Korokoro, Gaumont
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2018
Runtime: 1h 50m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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