Absolutely Fabulous

2001 ""

Absolutely Fabulous

4.5 | 1h45m | en | Comedy

The wildly popular British television show Absolutely Fabulous gets a Francophonic makeover with this film version directed by Gabriel Aghion. In this go around, Josiane Balasko and Nathalie Baye play the incorrigible Eddie and Patsy, who leave no impulse unenacted and no lust unsated -- be it for sex or the latest in designer clothing. Waking up from a night of drunken debauchery, the two dip right into a feast of champagne and caviar, much to the irritation of Eddie's elegant mother and her resentful daughter. As Eddie stretches an appalling pair of leopard-print leotards (complete with matching shoes, purse, and hat) over her massive rear end, she and Patsy learn of a handsome young Rollerblading delivery boy who quickly becomes the object of their lust. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival.

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4.5 | 1h45m | en | Comedy | More Info

Released: August. 29,2001 | Released Producted By: Bac Films , TF1 Films Production Country: France Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Josiane Balasko , Nathalie Baye , Marie Gillain

Director

Olivier Radot

Producted By

Bac Films , TF1 Films Production

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Cast

Josiane Balasko

as Edith 'Eddie' Mousson

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Nathalie Baye

as Patricia 'Patsy' Laroche

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Marie Gillain

as Safrane Vaudoye

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Reviews

lilypuce I totally agree with previous comment on this movie. As much as I rolled myself on the floor in laughter while enjoying the original series, as much I was appalled by the French "version". What a pity for the French who are so delicate in their own art of comedy, so funny and so much inspired and God knows how much the rest of the world already appreciate ! What got hold of this bunch I just cannot imagine... and how could two major actresses commit themselves into this failure is mystery to me. Well, well, they managed to turn something totally hilarious into the worst kind of vulgarity I have ever seen on screen. At least it should teach one a good lesson : do not imitate other's fantasies if you are too lazy or too dim at the joyful art of comedy. Please do something else but do not spoil our pleasure. Thanks in advance.

dliniaev This is one of the breathtakingly funniest, hilarious movies I've ever seen. Both Nathalie Baye and Josiane Balasko are great, their act never fails to induce laughter; the situations are unique and fresh. It is hard to say which episode I liked most, since they are all equally good. Seldom do you find a movie in which humor is spread so evenly throughout the whole script. There is only one thing this movie leaves to be desired: it should be more widely marketed and promoted world-wide. If you have a chance, do not hesitate to rent and watch it - you won't regret it, unless, of course there is something terribly wrong with your sense of humor!

Oreste Once you've accepted that you're not going to watch an episode of _Absolutely Fabulous_, you will enjoy this film. The two actresses are hilarious and the spirit and the decadence of the series is totally present. This film is very entertaining: I wasn't bored for one second!

Fredericmignard This is a French remake of the fabulous eponymous British TV series. The adaptation is successful as the director and the cast never betray the spirit of the TV hit. Aghion, the director, has chosen gags from various episodes and has gathered them together in a coherent screenplay. It looks an extended version of an episode of the series. It doesn't bring anything new for the fans of ab fab. With this movie adaptation, the director's aim is to reach a wider audience (we have to keep in mind that the British series is cult in France, but not really famous). Fortunately, the film is as trash as on TV, and therefore really funny. Balasko and Baye perfectly embody the 2 demented alcoholic fashion victims and as far as I am concerned, I kept laughing from the beginning till the end. Not fabulous, but close to.