Micmacs
Your Vote:
Be the first to rate.
7.2 IMDB Rating 2,797 Views

Micmacs

Avid movie-watcher and video store clerk Bazil has had his life all but ruined by weapons of war. His father was killed by a landmine in Morocco and o...ne fateful night a stray bullet from a nearby shootout embeds itself in his skull, leaving him on the verge of instantaneous death. Losing his job and his home, Bazil wanders the streets until he meets Slammer, a pardoned convict who introduces him to a band of eccentric junkyard dealers including Calculator, a math expert and statistician, Buster, a record-holder in human cannonball feats, Tiny Pete, an artistic craftsman of automatons, and Elastic Girl, a sassy contortionist. When chance reveals to Bazil the two weapons manufacturers responsible for building the instruments of his destruction, he constructs a complex scheme for revenge that his newfound family is all too happy to help set in motion. Show More

Details

Micmacs (2009) is a heartwarming and quirky French film that tells the story of Bazil, an avid movie-watcher and video store clerk whose life has been destroyed by weapons of war. After losing his job and his home, Bazil meets Slammer, a pardoned convict who introduces him to a group of eccentric junkyard dealers.

Together, this unconventional group includes Calculator, a math expert and statistician, Buster, a record-holder in human cannonball feats, Tiny Pete, an artistic craftsman of automatons, and Elastic Girl, a sassy contortionist. With their unique skills and talents, the group teams up to take on two arms manufacturers who have caused them harm.

Throughout the film, Micmacs explores themes of injustice and the power of friendship. It cleverly combines humor and drama to create a captivating and entertaining story. As Bazil and his friends plan their revenge, they navigate through a series of inventive and comical schemes, all while showcasing their individual talents.

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, known for his visually stunning and imaginative films such as Amelie, Micmacs is a visually striking and artistic movie. With its vibrant colors, charming characters, and satirical take on the arms industry, Micmacs offers a unique cinematic experience that both entertains and provokes thought.

From its exciting plot to its delightful characters, Micmacs is a must-watch film that will leave viewers both amused and inspired by the resilience and creativity of its characters.