Big City

2007 ""

Big City

5 | 1h37m | en | Adventure

Description : Set in the American Wild West, this French-language film quickly overcomes its dire beginning--the Native American ambush of a group of immigrants--and becomes an enjoyable comedy. When the adults of Big City leave for the ambush site, the children realize they are all alone and in charge. With a cast composed almost entirely of young people...

WATCH FREEFOR 30 DAYS

All Prime Video
Cancel anytime

Watch Now

5 | 1h37m | en | Adventure , Western , Family | More Info

Released: December. 12,2007 | Released Producted By: Miroir Magique , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

Synopsis

Stream Online

The movie is currently not available onine

Cast

Jérémy Denisty , Samy Seghir , Télesphore Teunou

Director

Pascal Gennesseaux

Producted By

Miroir Magique ,

Watch Free for 30 Days

All Prime Video Movies and TV Shows. Cancel anytime.

Watch Now

Trailers & Images

Cast

Jérémy Denisty

as William White - Mayor's Son

Big City Those Happy Days

Samy Seghir

as Wapiti

They Were Ten Earth and Blood Sleepless Night Michou d'Auber Big City

Télesphore Teunou

as Jefferson

In Her Hands Big City

Reviews

jocedeg Avoid at all cost: and keep your kids away from this, unless you don't mind seeing children smoke, says racist comments, and even become prostitutes ! Yeah, it's all meant to be taken as "social commentary",but still: seeing a 12 year old girl, made up like a far-west hooker, charge "50 cents for a kiss on the cheek, or a dollar for the lips" is a little too much for my taste. For kids, all the second degree satire will go over their head. For adults, boredom and disbelief will make you want to turn off the TV.Even the kiddie drivel served by Robert Rodriguez is better than this. Skip it and you'll be glad !

popdrome This is an odd one. All throughout France, Europe and the world this little film has been misunderstood. Kids play like adults in America's 19th century wild west, and they play it with a twist. There's romance, war, racism, corruption, torture and death, which, although mildly depicted in (in most cases) a humorous way, is not quite standard family flick material. Not even in France.But there are more layers. You know, this is also a satire on how idiotic grown-ups are, a satire of Hollywood westerns, and it's even a musical! The director and producers took great risks, and from this point of view, this is certainly interesting cinema. The children play their roles quite sincerely, there's little cheesiness, and the humor is subtle enough for adults to be appreciated. It has been shot in Bulgaria (!?). Go see it if you get the chance, you're in for a surprise.