Robert et Robert Movie Review

Robert et Robert is Claude Lelouch's valentine to the so-called losers of the world, and it would be difficult to find a more heartfelt salute. Based largely on the history of actor Jacques Villeret, who plays a real-life character based on himself, Robert et Robert shows the warm and funny friendship shared by a pair of bachelors seeking wives through a computer dating service. They never do find lasting ceremonial bliss, but both blossom from knowing each other. Lelouch clearly cares about his characters and he translates that caring to audiences with great sweetness and a lovely visual style. (Villeret and Charles Denner are perfect as the two Roberts, and Jacques Lefrançois’ photography is excellent.)

1978 105m/C FR Charles Denner, Jacques Villeret, Jean-Claude Brialy, Macha Meril, Germaine Montero, Regine; D: Claude Lelouch; W: Claude Lelouch; C: Jacques Lefrancois. Cesar Awards ‘79: Best Supporting Actor (Villeret). VHS