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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.

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Dennis Harvey Variety 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. Jan 18, 2018 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald In her third feature, director Carine Tardieu and her co-writers build a muted classical comedy of errors that Shakespeare would have recognised. Rated: 4/5 Dec 21, 2017 Full Review David Stratton The Australian 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. Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 15, 2017 Full Review Francisco Marinero El Mundo (Spain) Very French; narration sans emotion. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Jul 18, 2018 Full Review Philipp Engel Sensacine Honest, delicate and without pretensions. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 12, 2018 Full Review Jordi Costa El Pais (Spain) The film is a comedy, human and wise, raised on the territory where the potentiality of the tragedy lies. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 6, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ken R 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/24/19 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully written, directed and played. Compassionate and empowering. That´s what cinema is for. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved this movie, I laughed and cried - strong performances by all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Charming french family drama about questions of identity, genealogy and ultimately the kinship that transcends all that. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member A little gem of a film. Great scenes of French provincial life and strong performances. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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