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Just to Be Sure

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A middle-aged bomb disposal expert faces a different kind of explosive situation when he learns that the man who raised him is not his biological father and the woman he is seeing may be his half sister.

Critics Reviews

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Dennis Harvey Variety 01/18/2018
Damiens floats this enterprise with just the right amount of harried Everyman appeal. De France hits a bit too abrasive a screwball note at first, but her performance gains charm in equal measure to its chemistry with her co-star. Go to Full Review
Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 12/21/2017
4/5
In her third feature, director Carine Tardieu and her co-writers build a muted classical comedy of errors that Shakespeare would have recognised. Go to Full Review
David Stratton The Australian 12/15/2017
3.5/5
The film, in the fine tradition of Sautet's movies, throws up serious questions along the way, the principal one being the role of the father. Go to Full Review
Francisco Marinero El Mundo (Spain) 07/18/2018
2/5
Very French; narration sans emotion. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Philipp Engel Sensacine 07/12/2018
3.5/5
Honest, delicate and without pretensions. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Jordi Costa El Pais (Spain) 07/06/2018
The film is a comedy, human and wise, raised on the territory where the potentiality of the tragedy lies. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Ken R 05/24/2019 French comedy with some rather wry social comments on modern morality (intended or not) With a good script this movie weaves its merry way to an involved but satisfying conclusion. Director, co-writer Carine Tardieu gets delightful performances from her top line cast - with more than able support from Belgium born Francois Damiens (Les Cowboys '16), Cecile de France( Monique La Roche in Around the World in 80 Days '04) Veterans; Guy Marchand (Father #1?) and Andre Wilms (Father #2?) everyone works hard to bring this tale to life. At times it looks as if it's about to head into cliché country but thankfully the writers stop short of playing it for cheap thrills. The theme of a man searching for his biological father and the complicated avenues traversed to locate ‘dad' are handled with warmth, humility and a pleasing degree of self-respect. Photography is stylish with local coastlines and colour being well utilised – in lesser hands this could have easily ended up just another ribald situ-farce but maintains its aim above the waistline to prove worthy of sophisticated adult audiences. Good thoughtful fun. See more 01/13/2018 Beautifully written, directed and played. Compassionate and empowering. That´s what cinema is for. See more 01/01/2018 Loved this movie, I laughed and cried - strong performances by all. See more 12/27/2017 Charming french family drama about questions of identity, genealogy and ultimately the kinship that transcends all that. See more 12/16/2017 A little gem of a film. Great scenes of French provincial life and strong performances. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A middle-aged bomb disposal expert faces a different kind of explosive situation when he learns that the man who raised him is not his biological father and the woman he is seeing may be his half sister.
Director
Carine Tardieu
Producer
Fabrice Goldstein, Antoine Rein
Screenwriter
Michel Leclerc, Raphaële Moussafir, Carine Tardieu
Production Co
Karé Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 40m