There are films that make you feel good, and A Little Something Plus is one of those funny and touching films that put us in a good mood. It is therefore not surprising to see that this comedy is enjoying huge success in France currently; 4.5 million spectators have seen the film since its release on May 1, becoming the biggest hit of the year in theaters ahead of Dune, Part II.
We are already talking about a phenomenon, because the enthusiasm that the film arouses is only increasing. The whole team actually climbed the steps of the palace at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, in a warm atmosphere.
In Un p’tit truc en plus, the first film by Artus, a French comedian and actor who can be seen notably in the series Le bureau des legendes, a son and his father are on the run after robbing a jewelry store. They escape the police and find themselves in a summer camp with young adults with disabilities. The son poses as one of them, and his father as his special educator. Together, they will live an incredible human experience that will change their lives forever.
The very endearing characters are the strength of this film. There is Boris, always disguised, Ludo, who is without filter and who shouts bad words, Baptiste, who loves soccer, Thibaut, basketball fan, Alexandre, admirer of Nicolas Sarkozy, Marie, who always picks up objects. full face, and Arnaud, fan of Dalida and lover of Marie. The 11 actors with disabilities are natural and spontaneous, as is the entire cast, including the educators played by Alice Belaïdi, Marc Riso and Céline Broussard. Artus embodies the “false disabled person” who will quickly be unmasked, while Clovis Cornillac is the crooked and disgraceful father.
With this feature film, Artus wanted to show people we are not used to seeing in the cinema: young adults with mental disabilities. It demonstrates that differences are a strength and that we can all live together. The bet is successful, the tone of the film is very fair and praises tolerance. The director also hopes that the success of his film will be useful and change French society’s perception of disability.
A little something extra to see with the family. It’s a joyful, caring film, and we laugh heartily with this irresistible band that touches us and inspires us. And be careful, we will all sing as we leave the room, like the summer camp, Yanns’ song Clic clic pan pan!