Le grand partage is not exactly a comedy, but doesn't feel like a drama either. The premise is quite extraordinary, but not surreal as a presidential order during the emergency state of a very cold winter forces owners of large houses to take in poor people who live in the streets, in their cars etc. The movie explores the impact of said order on a luxurious apartment building in a rich Parisian suburb and is a marvel at calling out the hypocrisy of those who feign solidarity, but are selfish conformists at heart, the indifference of privileged people towards the poor and the extreme chauvinism that plagues France.
Overall, the movie is enjoyable, but it makes the viewer quite uncomfortable as it poses questions to our own feelings of solidarity.A valiant effort of a social commentary disguised as a comedy. I would have given it a better grade if the ending worked a little better for some of the characters - it felt too rushed for some and too easy for others. I do recommend it though.
Overall, the movie is enjoyable, but it makes the viewer quite uncomfortable as it poses questions to our own feelings of solidarity.A valiant effort of a social commentary disguised as a comedy. I would have given it a better grade if the ending worked a little better for some of the characters - it felt too rushed for some and too easy for others. I do recommend it though.