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Merci Docteur Rey Reviews

2002

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An Opera Diva reveals to her gay son that his father is not really dead but left her for another man. However earlier that evening her son had seen him murdered while he was hiding in a cupboard. This turn of events drives him to therapy, but unbeknownst to him the doctor he is seeing is dead, and being impersonated by one of .. Read more

Starring	Dianne Wiest, Jane Birkin, Stanislas Merhar, Bulle Ogier
Director	Andy Litvak
Genres	Comedy, Gay/Lesbian

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- Merchant-Ivoryâs previous jaunt to Paris, last yearâs âLe Divorceâ, lurched queasily between smug farce and... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
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  - 5
  running on empty
  
  This is one of the silliest, shallowest, most trivial films you're likely to see -- ever!
  
  That any member of the cast san see this on any level ... read more »
  
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  - Rehan
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  - London
  - 07 Jan 2005 at 23:44
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- - 0
  - 0
  What Rubbish
  
  Only managed about half the film. What drivel. Shame on you Simon Callow, shame on you Diane Weist for dropping your standards. Jane Birkin is an odd woman, ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 07 Dec 2009 at 19:22
- - 1
  - 0
  very fuuny
  
  dry,funny,and very sarcastic if thats you, its worth a rent
  
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- - londonqueen
  - 1 review
  - Westcliff-on-Sea
  - 14 Mar 2009 at 00:31
- - 0
  - 0
  Alright
  
  The only reason i rented this was because Dianne Wiest is in it. As usual she's excellent. The film itself has a slight Woody Allen feel to it.
  
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  - England
  - 23 Oct 2008 at 21:00
- - 0
  - 0
  fast forward
  
  watched this on x4 speed, probably missed out on a decent film but I dont think so.
  
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- - johnramsfan
  - 7 reviews
  - Kendal
  - 31 Jul 2008 at 14:53
- - 0
  - 0
  COMPLETE RUBBISH!
  
  Can't say too much.
  
  Intantly forgettable....
  
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  - Huddersfield.
  - 21 Jun 2008 at 20:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Stupid movie
  
  This was supposed to be a comedy and I didn't laugh at all. The acting very bad ,especially Jane Birkin, who looks so stupid with her gestures. She's ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 17 Nov 2007 at 00:46
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  Merci Docteur Ray
  
  This is a strange film. Not very compulsive viewing. I shall leave the rest up to you!!!
  
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  - Nottinghamshire, England
  - 06 Apr 2007 at 22:17
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  Loved it
  
  Really didn't know what to expect when i rented this movie having read the mixed reviews - but I loved it. It does seem a bit like a French farce with ... read more »
  
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- - Philip
  - 3 reviews
  - Wimbledon
  - 22 Jan 2007 at 08:13
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  - 2
  Not what I was expecting
  
  Never got to watch this movie the first five minutes was enough for me turned it off and returned it. Waste of a selection to be honest.
  
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  - North Finchley, London.
  - 10 Jan 2006 at 12:40
- - 4
  - 0
  So rubbish it's funny!
  
  This has to be one of the most silliest DVD's I have ever seen. So crap, it was funny! I had the office in stiches the next morning telling them about it... read more »
  
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- - Lee
  - Bedford
  - 09 Aug 2005 at 11:43
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- - 20
  - 5
  running on empty
  
  This is one of the silliest, shallowest, most trivial films you're likely to see -- ever!
  
  That any member of the cast san see this on any level ... read more »
  
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- 62795
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  - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 07 Jan 2005 at 23:44
- - 5
  - 1
  Bizarre
  
  I really enjoyed this film, but struggled afterwards to try and explain the plot to someone.
  
  Bordering on a farce, it is a strange film with a strong... read more »
  
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  - North Ldn
  - 29 Nov 2004 at 13:03
- - 4
  - 0
  Light Hearted
  
  This movie, like most French influenced/directed movies there is always a mix of seriousness mixed in with comedy. This is a comedy but silly comedy, which is ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 03 Aug 2005 at 09:21
- - 4
  - 0
  So rubbish it's funny!
  
  This has to be one of the most silliest DVD's I have ever seen. So crap, it was funny! I had the office in stiches the next morning telling them about it... read more »
  
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- - Lee
  - Bedford
  - 09 Aug 2005 at 11:43
- - 1
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  Loved it
  
  Really didn't know what to expect when i rented this movie having read the mixed reviews - but I loved it. It does seem a bit like a French farce with ... read more »
  
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- - Philip
  - 3 reviews
  - Wimbledon
  - 22 Jan 2007 at 08:13
- - 1
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  very fuuny
  
  dry,funny,and very sarcastic if thats you, its worth a rent
  
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- - londonqueen
  - 1 review
  - Westcliff-on-Sea
  - 14 Mar 2009 at 00:31
- - 1
  - 1
  Ludicrous and pretentious
  
  What a load of old rubbish.
  
  My interest was briefly stirred by the revelation Thomas? father left the revolting diva for another man, and the ... read more »
  
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  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 12 Apr 2005 at 03:07
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  - 0
  ok
  
  I quite liked this although i found it took me a while to get into it. Great acting as always from dianne wiest!
  
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- - Peter Langdon
  - Norwich, uk
  - 22 May 2005 at 16:43
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  Utter, utter rubbish.
  
  There is a scene in this movie where a woman is stuffing her face with pickles smothered in Nutella (chocolate and hazelnut spread). It stands out as one of the... read more »
  
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  - Salisbury, England
  - 01 Aug 2005 at 21:52
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  Self Indulgent
  
  This frenetic comedy of mistaken identities and family confusions has its moments, but is generally so insufferably smug and self-regarding with its little in-... read more »
  
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  - 17 Jan 2005 at 15:42

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- Merci Docteur Rey
  
  An Opera Diva reveals to her gay son that his father is not really dead but left her for another man. However earlier that evening her son had seen him murdered while he was hiding in a cupboard. This turn of events drives him to therapy, but unbeknownst to him the doctor he is seeing is dead, and ...