I Feel Good (2018)

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He’s lived for too long off his parents. It’s time for 40-year-old slacker Jacques to get by on his own. One-time gigolo and a borderline bum, he knows what he wants – to become rich and famous. He even has a business plan: tourism combined with cheap plastic surgery. Jacques moves in with his older sister, Monique, who manages an Emmaus village in the south west of France. And before long, the smooth-talking chancer has convinced a group of workers to pool their meagre funds and set out on a trip to a clinic in Bulgaria, where all their dreams of a brighter and more beautiful future will all come true. If only…

Introduction
"I Feel Good" is a French funny movie launched in 2018, directed by Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern, and stars Jean Dujardin ahead function. The movie humorously represents the trials and tribulations of a dreamer and his mission for producing a low-cost cosmetic surgery empire, an undertaking swarming with obstacles.

Plot
The protagonist, Jacques, is portrayed by Dujardin as an out-and-out dreamer with aspirations that far exceed his present reality. In spite of surviving on the fringes of society, Jacques securely believes that fortune is within his grasp and creates a strategy to produce a 'affordable' cosmetic surgery company. His inspiration - to assist people, especially those of limited monetary methods, gain access to procedures that would boost their appearance and thus their confidence.

His long-suffering sister, Monique, runs a household home for the long-term out of work in a little French town, where Jacques likewise lives. With no resources to bring his grand aspirations to fulfillment, Jacques relies on his sibling for financial backing, triggering a great deal of friction.

Character Analysis
Jean Dujardin embodies Jacques completely - crafting a character that is unquestionably optimistic, yet completely misdirected. Despite his continuous failures and clear naivety about the intricacies of his hoped-for endeavor, Jacques stays charmingly resolute in his imagine providing economical cosmetic surgery to the masses.

Monique (Yolande Moreau), is the reverse of her brother. Strained by the weight of truth and duty, she is an intricate character who, regardless of her frustrations with Jacques, can't help however support him. Her character illuminates the hard balance of household love with hard love.

Theme and Message
"I Feel Good" is a satirical commentary on our society's obsession with looks and its ramifications for individuals with restricted resources. It highlights the often-overlooked truth that substantial segments of the population can not afford the expensive way of life adjustments promised by the beauty market. Besides, it provides an important perspective of our market-driven society where dreams typically go beyond human and material resources but remain pursued regardless.

Design and Presentation
Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern have actually masterfully integrated comedy with social commentary, developing a film that is at as soon as amusing and biting in its review of social inequality and the beauty market. They artfully deal with heavy styles within the structure of a light-hearted comedy, creating a film that resonates beyond its laughter-inducing minutes. The efficiencies from the entire cast are compelling, grounding the film's loftier suitables within the lived experiences of relatable characters.

Conclusion
Regardless of its comical look, "I Feel Good" is a thought-provoking reflection of societal standards and the often extreme lengths individuals will go to accomplish viewed perfects. It's a critique of our perfection-obsessed society and the appeal industry, covered in light-hearted humor and carried by unforgettable efficiencies. While the protagonist, Jacques, may be misdirected, his mission is exposing and, ultimately, seeks to question and challenge the status quo.

Top Cast

  • Jean Dujardin (small)
    Jean Dujardin
    Jacques
  • Yolande Moreau (small)
    Yolande Moreau
    Monique
  • Joseph Dahan
    Manu (le menuisier)
  • Lou Castel (small)
    Lou Castel
    Grégory (le costaud)
  • Jean-Benoît Ugeux (small)
    Jean-Benoît Ugeux
    Vincent (le libraire)
  • Jean-François Landon
    Jean-François (le cuisinier)
  • Jana Bittnerová (small)
    Jana Bittnerová
    Béatrice (la starlette)
  • Elsa Foucaud
    Corinne (la timide)
  • Marius Bertram
    Mario (l'italien)