Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
Two buddy farmers are visited by aliens who like their domestic cabbage soup.
Le Soupe aux Choux is a wonderfully eccentric French comedy with a genuinely singular premise: rustic elderly farmers bonding with aliens over cabbage soup. The film's charm lies in its irreverent, uniquely Gallic blend of rural nostalgia, gentle absurdism, and sci-fi whimsy — a combination that feels truly one-of-a-kind and earns high Novelty. The plot is slight but warmly engaging, driven more by character and comic atmosphere than narrative momentum. The acting from Louis de Funès and Jean Carmet gives the film its heart and comedic energy. Cinematography is functional but unremarkable for its era. The ending offers modest emotional warmth without being particularly memorable.