Quartile rating: 5/10 · 1 rating
A pair of losers working at department store plan to rob the place after it closes. When a bunch of kids show up begging for a story, the men launch into an improvised version of Aladdin.
This French comedy takes a meta-storytelling approach to the Aladdin fairy tale, with bumbling robbers improvising the classic story for children, which gives it some novelty points for its framing device and comedic reimagining. However, the plot is thin and repetitive, relying heavily on broad slapstick and lowbrow humor that doesn't always land. The acting is serviceable but largely one-note, with performances calibrated for cheap laughs rather than genuine character work. Cinematography is functional and unremarkable, typical of a mid-budget French comedy. The ending resolves predictably without much payoff, offering little surprise or emotional resonance. The film finds its modest audience through its irreverent comedic tone but remains a forgettable, below-average entry in fantasy comedy.