Absolutely Fabulous

★★★★★

Original title: Absolument fabuleux

2001 · 1 h 45 min

Directed by Gabriel Aghion · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema

Comedy

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Cast

Josiane Balasko Nathalie Baye Marie Gillain Vincent Elbaz Claude Gensac Yves Rénier

Credits

Written by: Jennifer Saunders

Plot

Middle-aged best friends Eddie and Patsy live in an endless haze of drugged, drunken selfishness. The duo leave no impulse unenacted and no lust unsated — be it for sex or the latest in designer clothing.

Sinekatalog’s take

Two hedonistic friends chase drink, sex and fashion in a feature adaptation of a British sitcom. Crude and padded, it loses the original's bite, for loyal fans only.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 4.5 / 10 (1,090 votes)
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