Le Magnifique
French heartthrob Jean-Paul Belmondo plays Francois, a reclusive novelist whose wild imagination gets the best of him in this delightful blend of fantasy and adventure. Becoming the lead character from his own book, the dashing, spy-hero Bob St. Clare, Francois is hysterically thrown into the middle of his latest espionage case, "How to Destroy the Reputation of the World's Greatest Secret Agent."
Only with the help of Francois' enticing neighbor (Jacqueline Bisset aptly filling the role of his seductive assistant, Tatiana) can the author save the world from his editor, who has been transformed into dastardly secret agent Karloff. Together, our duo gets caught in a hilarious whirlwind of chases, betrayals, confrontations and mutual attraction. Long before Austin Powers, this cleverly written French comedy outrageously portrays the spy game like it's never been seen before!
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All for Jacqueline - MovieLover
Any movie that has Belmomdo cannot be too bad. This one is ok. Belomondo is quite good in an unusual role for him, as a writer of pulp fiction. The comedy unfortunately just doesn't come off most of the time. For me, though, this movie can only be described in two words: Jacqueline Bisset, surely the most heart-wrenchingly lovely woman ever born.Belmondo is Magnifique! - kitsilano99
I saw this when it first came out, and I'm so happy Zip had it, so I could watch it again. A sweet and clever send-up of James Bond style spy movies/novels. Belmondo's performance is truly inspired and perfectly over-the-top. When he flashes his dazzling smile, it's killer! Jacqueline Bisset gives a terrific performance and her smokin' hotness is timeless. The director, Philip de Broca keeps things moving with an expert's touch, equally adept at action and comedy. I just hope Hollywood doesn't remake it, like they did to Pink Panther.Funniest movie I've seen in a long long time - spaz
The French really seem to know how to make a funny film (I also love The Dinner Game). I laughed from start to finish of this colourful, never dull movie. Belmondo and Bisset are superb, their acting never struck a wrong note.
I recommend this film to everyone who loves to laugh.
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All for Jacqueline - MovieLover
Any movie that has Belmomdo cannot be too bad. This one is ok. Belomondo is quite good in an unusual role for him, as a writer of pulp fiction. The comedy unfortunately just doesn't come off most of the time. For me, though, this movie can only be described ...Belmondo is Magnifique! - kitsilano99
I saw this when it first came out, and I'm so happy Zip had it, so I could watch it again. A sweet and clever send-up of James Bond style spy movies/novels. Belmondo's performance is truly inspired and perfectly over-the-top. When he flashes his dazzling ...Funniest movie I've seen in a long long time - spaz
The French really seem to know how to make a funny film (I also love The Dinner Game). I laughed from start to finish of this colourful, never dull movie. Belmondo and Bisset are superb, their acting never struck a wrong note.
I recommend this film ...