Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

The Intouchables / Untouchable
2011
****
Director: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Cast: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Audrey Fleurot, Clotilde Mollet, Anne Le Ny, Alba Gaïa Kraghede Bellugi, Cyril Mendy, Christian Ameri

Philippe is a quadriplegic millionaire who hates pity. Driss, his new Senegal-born caregiver, is a happy-go-lucky idler who is not about show any. The two come from very different backgrounds, but they share an irreverent sense of humour and a dislike of stuffiness. This French drama comedy, which is based on a true story, is an irresistibly funny and heartwarming bromance, which is greatly boosted by the delightful leading performances by François Cluzet and Omar Sy. This massive sleeper hit is a genuine feelgood film which only briefly delves into darker aspects of the pair's lives.