French film Marie-Francine also goes under the english title '50 is the New 30'. The film follows Marie-Francine (Valérie Lemercier), a 50 year-old research scientist as she copes with becoming single again. Her husband Emmanuel (played by Denis Podalydés) has left for a younger version woman. This causes Marie-Francine to move back with her parents. Her well-meaning parents try to: 1. Get her a job (although they seem to be unaware of exactly what she does); 2. Fix her up with a date (although the pickings for her at that age are pretty slim); 3. She is also encouraged to try Internet dating (although the hipsters who build her Internet profile use language Marie-Francine doesn't know); etc., etc.
More predictable problems arise in this French comedy. None of them are unexpected nor do they challenge the viewer's intellect. But the film is a pleasant diversion, a sweet little tale.
More predictable problems arise in this French comedy. None of them are unexpected nor do they challenge the viewer's intellect. But the film is a pleasant diversion, a sweet little tale.