Dead Weight

Dead Weight

2002 · 107 min · FR · PG-13 · 5.9 (337 votes)
Dir. Frédéric Forestier, Alain Berbérian · Starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Gérard Lanvin, José Garcia, Djimon Hounsou, Rossy de Palma, Jean Benguigui · Music Romaric Laurence
Comedy

Prison guard Reggio lets Moltes have a weekly lottery ticket in exchange for his suave relationship advice. When Moltes learns that he has a winning lottery ticket, he breaks out of jail to claim his money. However, Reggio's girlfriend, Pauline , has the ticket with her in Africa. The action involves the odd couple teaming up to find the ticket while being chased by Det. Youssouf , along with the vengeful Turk and the Giant.

VIBE

A darkly funny, character-driven caper with an offbeat sense of humor. It’s a quirky, cynical ride about freedom and greed, perfect for a late-night watch when you're in the mood for something a little different.

quirkyoffbeatdarkly humorouscynicalsteadyindie comedycharacter-drivenquirky dialogueunlikely friendshipfreedomgreed
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