MY BEST FRIEND, A French Film

2007

PG-13
94 minutes

So single-minded is antiques dealer François Coste (Daniel Auteuil) that he's failed to make a single friend over the years -- a point his business partner (Julie Gayet) is willing to wager on. With a prized Greek vase at stake, Coste must find a best pal in 10 days or pay up. The arrogant Parisian turns to a gregarious, lowbrow taxi driver (Dany Boon) to teach him how to make friends in this buddy movie (without the buddy) from Patrice Leconte.

Love it! The antiques dealer, François is clueless as to why he has no friends, and how to make friends. Probably Aspegers! Anyway, it's all very French and very hapless. You can't resist François, no matter what his acquaintances/associates say!