Ever since I’ve known this beautiful mademoiselle from France named Amelie, I am one of those silent Francophiles now but not 100%. I’m quiet fascinated with French Films nowadays. I don’t speak French but I just love their movies (with English subtitles of course). Recently, after searching and surfing on the net about “best friend images”, a French film called “Mon meilleur ami” internationally known as “My Best Friend” totally got my attention. The critics are saying it as “irresistibly winning”. The DVD has been released in a coon’s age and luckily I found one. After watching this film, I think it’s time for me to look a real best friend and not just a “f**k buddy. Ooops!
FILM SYNOPSIS: Francois Coste is a middle-age antique dealer who has his own gallery and a daughter, Louise, from his estranged marriage. One day he attends the funeral of a collector in order to tie down a deal and then goes to an auction and purchases an ancient Greek vase. His business associate, Catherine, doesn't grasp why he is so infatuated with this artifact. At a get-together of his acquaintances on his birthday, Francois learns that none of them considers him a friend: they all find him conceited, critical, and over-involved in his work. He claims they are wrong and makes a bet with Catherine that he can engender his best friend in ten days. If he doesn't, he must hand over the Greek vase to her.
Honestly, I’m not well-known with the actors and the auteur at all. I have no idea about their filmographies too. This French film however did not topple “Amelie” as my favorite foreign language film of all times but “My Best Friend” has a special place in heart. The premise is very predictable from the start. When Bruno’s character crosses path with Francois, I already knew it. Bruno is the cab driver who is obsessed in joining a quiz show on TV coz he knows a lot about History and General Info. At first, Francois treats him as an annoying douche but later on a match made in film-heaven blooms. This is not really a laugh-out-loud comedy film. There are scenes which are really funny and I think some of it can make you smile.
It’s amazing that you will fall for Bruno. His character is charming and he is indeed the perfect best friend to rely on. The good thing about “My Best Friend” is that you won’t even suspect something like Brokeback France”. No no no!!!!
It’s also nice to see a very clean French film this time. I think most of the films I’ve watched from France are really sexy and hot. “My Best Friend” however has some lesbian scenes but not offensive at all. 
What surprises me the most is that the film also adapts “Who Wants To Be A Millionare”. I recently cried a river in “Slumdog Millionaire and believe it or not their version is also lachrymose.
I couldn’t help it at all. In the film or in real life, there are times that friendship is being tested. Francois and Bruno also have a “falling apart” situation. That situation is kinda cheesy when it plays during the “phone a friend” in the said game show. That scene also reminds me of Slumdog Millionaire when Latika and Jamal are talking via phone patch. Francois and Bruno are real men but you can feel that their hearts are cying in that scene. The music in the film has the “Amelie” vibe
too but the cinematography is not that impressive.
The actors who played Bruno and Francois are really splendid.
Even though I like Dany Boon coz of his charming smile and a very sympathetic facial expression, I gotta give my hats off to Daniel Auteuil for an outstanding performance as Francois. Their chemistry is really inspiring. 
“My Best Friend” is simply lovable. I must say I truly enjoyed it. I highly recommend that you should watch the DVD now!
In this mad mad world, with every step, you climb another mountain with your best friend. Every breath, it's harder to believe that you'll make it through the pain with your best friend. 
Just when you think the road is going nowhere. Just when you almost gave up on your dreams. He will take you by the hand and show you that you can. That’s your best friend. Who is your best friend by the way? Mine? I think Adam Lambert is my new best friend.
I love this man now!!!!
You’re My Best Friends - Queen Music Code
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