This French film's title 'Laisse aller ... c'est une valse!' means something like 'Let go ... the competition is fierce!'. And yes: its plot is all about several parties, violently hunting after the same loot of stolen jewelery.
'Laisse aller ... c'est une valse!' is a crime-comedy, made in a typical lighthearted French style. It's also very 1970-s, resulting in a degree of improbability that may not be fully appreciated anymore.
A little astonishing is this film's setting in winterly Northern France. Thus adding a harsh touch, that at times obstructs its bottom lime of lightheartedness.
Whatever, this film is saved by its unwavering competent acting. In particular female lead Mireille Darc stands out, and not because she is one of the few women in this man's film.
'Laisse aller ... c'est une valse!' is a crime-comedy, made in a typical lighthearted French style. It's also very 1970-s, resulting in a degree of improbability that may not be fully appreciated anymore.
A little astonishing is this film's setting in winterly Northern France. Thus adding a harsh touch, that at times obstructs its bottom lime of lightheartedness.
Whatever, this film is saved by its unwavering competent acting. In particular female lead Mireille Darc stands out, and not because she is one of the few women in this man's film.