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The Valet

Play trailer Poster for The Valet PG-13 Released Apr 20, 2007 1h 25m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Like much of director Francis Veber's work, The Valet is a witty, madcap farce with memorably zany characters.

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Joshua Land Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Kerry Lengel Arizona Republic It's all empty calories, of course, but that's what French pastry -- not to mention popcorn -- is all about. Rated: 3.5/5 May 25, 2007 Full Review Toddy Burton Austin Chronicle Shot with the creative energy of a mediocre sitcom, the scenes play out predictable plot devices with minimal creativity and even less risk. Rated: 1.5/5 May 22, 2007 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …an enjoyable rom-com that doesn’t disgrace the high standards of the film’s original creator… Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2022 Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof A very lazy movie, with some good moments and some good performances, but that is not memorable. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Heather Huntington ReelzChannel.com Cute, breezy, and fun. Rated: 6/10 Aug 28, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I loved it! It was fun, deep and I love the fact that it had so much Spanish intertwined. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member It was funny and heartwarming something that's been missed in so many movies these days Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member 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! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member It's entertaining enough to keep me watching. Recommended if you need need something lighthearted to watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member A very entertaining film, with subtle humour. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review 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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