Comedy of Power
Seen it?2006 | 110 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Isabelle HuppertJeanne Charmant-Killman
- François BerléandMichel Humeau
- Patrick BruelJacques Sibaud
- Marilyne CantoErika
- Robin RenucciPhilippe Charmant-Killman
- Thomas ChabrolFélix
- Jean-François BalmerBoldi
- Dominique DaguierInconnu
- Pierre VernierPrésident Martino
- Jacques BoudetDescarts