EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS is a somewhat amusing contemporary fable rather than an engaging comedic work. Unfortunately, in today's political climate, nobody would be given a pass for kidnapping regardless of their motivations, and more than likely they would be facing charges of international terrorism or something equally dire. I noticed that this film has been compared to THE KING OF COMEDY, but it's not even in the same ballpark. Although the story-lines are similar, it would be like saying the Dodge Caliber and the Dodge Spider are more or less the same because they are both automobiles produced by the same company. Dominique Deruddere's earlier film, CRAZY LOVE, was a multifaceted, serious work, whereas EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS is no more than a mild diversion.
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