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Opération 118 318 sévices clients (2010)
The Comedy of Globalization
I didn't expect much when my french friend handed me his DVD of 118 318. First, I have never been too enthusiastic about french comedies, or any foreign comedy for that matter (apart from the Monty Python of course), then, my French was a bit rusty. But I gave it a view because I was intrigued by the plot : how can we make an hour and a half long film out of the Outsourced ? And using a different - but not less exotic - setting, that is, rural France ? I was not disappointed, because humor blends in well with the message : globalization is everywhere, and you might never know what who picks up your call at the end of the line. The film shows the funny side of this call center industry, and a human side as well. Quite a few laughs, kudos for the actors - i love Booder and will be watching him. Expecting Will Smith to remake this anytime soon...