Title: "French Spy" Double Zero
Producer: Thomas Langmann
Director: Gérard Pirès
Screenplay: Matt Alexander
Cinematography: Denis Lutfy
Main Cast: Benoît Émile Judor
Will Rance Betia
Male Erva Béatrice
Nadi Dred Georgia Robertson
Bob Deokrang François Chauvet
Miss Tang - Li Xin
Genre: Comedy/Action
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Matted
Sound System: SRD/SR
Production Company: French La Petite Reine Film Production Company
Premiere: June 2004 in France, March 11, 2005 in Mainland China
French Q-version of "007"
Plot Introduction:
Introduction:
This film is a remake of the American spy comedy "Spies Like Us", but the careful production by French filmmakers and the brilliant performances by French actors have infused the film with a unique French comedic style. The film reinterprets the story of Bond from the 007 series in an inverted way. The male protagonist is no longer the handsome and suave agent 007, but rather two seemingly foolish and clumsy guys who make people laugh as soon as they appear. They are extremely serious about their work, remaining tenacious even when in danger or facing death; they patiently and gently answer their mother's phone calls even amidst gunfire. These two rookie spies, endowed with unparalleled "talents," deliver a thrilling spy story filled with humor and laughter in every gesture.
The film was directed by renowned French director Gérard Pirès. In 1998, Pirès' action-comedy film "Taxi" won the French box office championship that year, attracting 6.4 million viewers and grossing over $100 million. After six years of silence, Gérard returned to direct this highly humorous and action-packed "French Spy." Given his talent for comedy, the quality of this film is evident.
The two lead actors, Éric and Rance, are a talented comic duo and among the most famous comedians in contemporary France. In 1994, Éric and Rance met and began performing skits on various stages in Paris. Two years later, they gained prominence on the radio, where they played host and listener respectively in a highly original program, improvising telephone conversations full of wit. Soon after, they appeared on several television entertainment shows and then starred in the famous French TV series "H," marking a pivotal turning point in their careers. In 2001, they were cast as leading actors in the action-comedy "Ultimate Goofball Detective," which achieved remarkable box office success in France, drawing over 2 million viewers.
French comedies have always enjoyed a good reputation among Chinese audiences, with the French comedy "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth" influencing an entire generation of Chinese viewers, still fondly remembered by cinephiles today. This action-comedy "French Spy" has been hailed by critics as the new version of "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth." While retaining the traditional French humor, the film incorporates many high-tech scenes and fashion elements, with large-scale special effects such as thrilling fight sequences and explosions created at great expense, delivering a stunning visual impact akin to Hollywood blockbusters.
Since this is a popular comedy inspired by the Bond series, digital visual effects supervisor Eva Lambert collaborated early on with director Gérard Pirès to create a comprehensive list addressing all issues that needed resolution, ensuring that all scenes involving virtual imagery were prepared as far in advance as possible. Subsequently, they quickly established the main themes for special effects: creating fresh and fun gadgets and devices, while enriching and enhancing real sets. For instance, Male's secret base was handled this way, with the swimming pool and the giant ray submerged in water being entirely created using virtual imagery.