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The New Toy (2022)
Director: James Huth
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Jamel Debbouze, Alice Belaïdi, Simon Faliu
Runtime111 min
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Samy lives happily with his wife, Alice, in a poor urban housing project amongst friends and neighbours. For his son’s birthday, the richest man in France throws open his grand department store, offering the boy whatever he wants. Alexandre chooses Samy, the night watchman, as his new toy…
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2022 comedy film The New Toy, directed by James Huth, has received a mixed critical reception. While some critics have praised its lighthearted humor, others have found the premise predictable. The film has not yet received any major awards recognition, and information on audience reception via ratings is not currently available.
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The New Toy from 2022 directed by James Huth is a poignant and humorous social commentary that blends comedy with heartfelt drama. Starring Daniel Auteuil and Jamel Debbouze, the film explores themes of class disparity and the power dynamics between the wealthy and the working class through the lens of an unexpected friendship between a boy and his father's co-worker.
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The New Toy is a 2022 French comedy film directed by James Huth and starring Jamel Debbouze. It is a remake of a 1976 film by Francis Veber, The Toy, with Debbouze reprising the role played by Pierre Richard.
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