A light comedy, good fun, but not for those seeking something intellectually compelling.
*Spoilers* Wealthy French professionals are serviced by maids living on the 6th floor of their building. Our main character, the owner of a stock broking firm, accepts an attractive Spaniard as his family's new maid. He finds himself emotionally inspired by the lively maids on the 6th floor and by Spanish culture, casting a disappointing shadow on his somewhat insipid lifestyle, which is dominated by routine. Experiencing something like a 'mid-life' crisis, he falls in love with the young maid.
As other reviewers say, this is a feel-good movie, because all our wishes regarding the two lovers come true. However, that also means that the characters do not have to deal with the consequences of their actions in any meaningful way, and this last point is the movie's chief weakness. Big decisions are made, but the main character is not accountable. After the main character makes his big decision, important minor characters are cast aside by the director, which is a shame, as it considerably narrows the scope of the film.
*Spoilers* Wealthy French professionals are serviced by maids living on the 6th floor of their building. Our main character, the owner of a stock broking firm, accepts an attractive Spaniard as his family's new maid. He finds himself emotionally inspired by the lively maids on the 6th floor and by Spanish culture, casting a disappointing shadow on his somewhat insipid lifestyle, which is dominated by routine. Experiencing something like a 'mid-life' crisis, he falls in love with the young maid.
As other reviewers say, this is a feel-good movie, because all our wishes regarding the two lovers come true. However, that also means that the characters do not have to deal with the consequences of their actions in any meaningful way, and this last point is the movie's chief weakness. Big decisions are made, but the main character is not accountable. After the main character makes his big decision, important minor characters are cast aside by the director, which is a shame, as it considerably narrows the scope of the film.