The Intouchables

Title- The Intouchables

Director- Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano

Distributed by- The Weinstein Company

Release date- 21st September 2012

Plot

This is a french film based on a true story about Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and Abdel Sellou (Driss) 

Philippe is a wealthy hotel owner who suffers from a disability after a fatal paragliding accident many years before. He is looking for a full time carer to live in his hotel with him so he can get the around the clock attention that he needs. Due to Driss just being released from prison and being kicked out of his home, this is the perfect job for him as he needs a new form of accommodation. When he turns up to the interview, he is uninterested and has no professional experience but is there purely for a signature from Philippe to say he tried for the job and can attempt at appealing for benefits. Driss shows no remorse for Philippes disability and that is exactly why he gets the job, he has no pity. The film then goes on to show their relationship and how they both adapt to each others company, considering they are both polar opposites. They become involved with each others personal lives and  help one another get through their difficulties. Driss becomes a well mannered, educated man who shows Philippe that his disability does not hold him back from leading a normal life and brings love, happiness and passion back into it.

My Review 

I found this film very moving and heartwarming. It was nice to see a film from another country and how they portrayed each character, such as the poorer to the rich. The storyline to me was very inspiring and shows that no matter how bad you think your situation is, theres always a way to make it better. My favourite character was Driss, this is because he doesn't care what people think of him and always speaks his mind even if what he's saying may be offensive. This is because he knows people need to be told certain things and he's not afraid to be the person to tell them. He is also very funny and compassionate towards Philippe towards the end which shows how Philippe also had an effect on Driss too. One thing I would have changed about the film was that I would have liked to have seen more of Driss's family life after being with Philippe to see how his change in character would affect the whole family.