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Tanguy Reviews

2004 Certificate 15
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  • from 1286 members

Tanguy is 28 years old and still living with his parents. They think it's time he moves out. He doesn't, so they hatch a plan... Read more

Starring Sabine Azema, Andre Dussollier
Director Etienne Chatiliez
Genres Comedy, World Cinema

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  • Critics' reviews of Tanguy

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  • "...Excellent comedy, which balances an outrageous script with impeccable performances..."

    • Yahoo Movies
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Tanguy

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  • 14 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Hilarious But Runs Out Of Steam...

    Although credited as being made in 2004, this little French gem of a film was actually made in 2001.

    Paul and Edith are a wealthy, middle class, ... more

      • robertconnor from Gloucestershire
  • 10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1.0 star

    An honest opinion

    I rented this film on the strength of other recommendations and was very disappointed.The story which has been well explained in previous reviews revolves ... more

      • A customer from UK
  • 10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Superbly funny

    If you love the director's other triumph, Tati Danielle, then you'll love this. Two parents desperate to be free of their live-at-home 28-yr-old, ... more

      • GooMason from EDINBURGH
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Tanguy

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  • 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars

    Linquistic Confusion

    This film was in French, which did not surprise me; but for the first two thirds there were no English sub titles, and as my knowledge of French is very limited... more

      • Alfred Baker from Tunbridge Wells, England.
  • 14 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Hilarious But Runs Out Of Steam...

    Although credited as being made in 2004, this little French gem of a film was actually made in 2001.

    Paul and Edith are a wealthy, middle class, ... more

      • robertconnor from Gloucestershire
  • 14 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Hilarious But Runs Out Of Steam...

    Although credited as being made in 2004, this little French gem of a film was actually made in 2001.

    Paul and Edith are a wealthy, middle class, ... more

      • robertconnor from Gloucestershire
  • 10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1.0 star

    An honest opinion

    I rented this film on the strength of other recommendations and was very disappointed.The story which has been well explained in previous reviews revolves ... more

      • A customer from UK
  • 10 out of 11 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Superbly funny

    If you love the director's other triumph, Tati Danielle, then you'll love this. Two parents desperate to be free of their live-at-home 28-yr-old, ... more

      • GooMason from EDINBURGH
  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    French comedy at its best

    The story of a son who never leaves home and parents who hatch plots to get him out. Sabine Asema is perfect as the loving mother who becomes physically sick ... more

      • Booner from Cheltenham
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    Excellent for parents with an 'offspring' still at home

    This comedy is quite slow for the first 15 minutes. I nearly turned it off. However, after that, it becomes more and more funny as the incredulity of the ... more

      • Bob from Cardiff
  • 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars

    Linquistic Confusion

    This film was in French, which did not surprise me; but for the first two thirds there were no English sub titles, and as my knowledge of French is very limited... more

      • Alfred Baker from Tunbridge Wells, England.
  • 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    A great comedy

    This is an excellent comedy with well known French actors Sabine Azema and Andr? Dussolier who give a great performance. It is best appreciated if you ... more

      • A customer from East Midlands
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    Excellent performances

    I also had some trouble with the DVD although on second playing (yes it was that good)! there were no problems. I don't speak French but the expressions ... more

      • Gus from Winchester
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    french sense of humour is so good

    a very good entertainment on the french social life!!!

    Enjoy it.

      • A customer from Leeds, England
  • Rated - 5.0 stars

    Really enjoyed this french comedy

    Very funny french comedy. Parents are acting very well and the son is the most annoying person you can meet.

    Really enjoyed watching it.

    ... more

      • A customer from London
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  • "...Excellent comedy, which balances an outrageous script with impeccable performances..."

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