Merci Docteur Rey (2002)
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After making a living by providing English subtitle translation to numerous French films, American filmmaker Andrew Litvack makes his debut as a writer/director with the Merchant Ivory production Merci Docteur Rey. Set in Paris, this farcical comedy involves the troubles of young gay man Thomas… More After making a living by providing English subtitle translation to numerous French films, American filmmaker Andrew Litvack makes his debut as a writer/director with the Merchant Ivory production Merci Docteur Rey. Set in Paris, this farcical comedy involves the troubles of young gay man Thomas (Stanislas Merhar). First his opera diva mother, Elisabeth (Dianne Wiest), comes for a visit and she doesn't know he's gay. When he accepts a blind date with someone from an online chat room, he ends up witnessing a murder and possibly discovering the identity of his real father. Eventually he ends up telling his story to a therapist, who is instead replaced by unstable voice-over actress Penelope (Jane Birkin). Also includes cameo appearances by Vanessa Redgrave, Simon Callow, Bulle Ogier, and Jerry Hall. Merci Docteur Rey was shown at the 2002 Mill Valley Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Andrew Litvack
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 13, 2002 Wide
- Studio
- Regent Releasing
Critic Reviews
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Jessica Winter, Time Out
A limp, smirky lark.
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Stephen Holden, New York Times
The movie, written and directed by Andrew Litvack, a protégé of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory, strains to be the ne plus ultra of arch, hyper-sophisticated fun, but the laughs are few.
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Angela Shah, Dallas Morning News
While the cast of Merci Docteur Rey gives it a good shot, this romp stumbles a bit.
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Brainless and pointless.
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Robert Dominguez, New York Daily News
Tries too hard to be madcap.
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Cast
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Dianne Wiest
as Elisabeth Beaumont
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Jane Birkin
as Penelope
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Stanislas Merhar
as Thomas Beaumont
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Bulle Ogier
as Claude Sabrie
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Karim Saleh
as Murderer
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Didier Flamand
as Detective
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Roschdy Zem
as Taxi Driver
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Nathalie Richard
as Radio Interviewer
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Dan Herzberg
as Rollerboy
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Simon Callow
as Bob
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Jerry Hall
as Sybil
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Vanessa Redgrave
as Herself
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Vernon Dobtcheff
as Francois
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Yousry Nasrallah
as TV Interviewer
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Azouz Begag
as Executioner
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Hosh Ibrahim
as Police Officer
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Olivier Augrond
as Gigolo 2
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Canaan Marguerite
as Gigolo 1
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Christophe Fleuret
as Gigolo 3
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Ruth Handlen
as Dr Rey
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Vanina Vignal
as Florist
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Franck Lorrain
as Boy 1
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Johanna Font
as Boy 2
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Volodia Serra
as Boy 3
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Johanna Leika
as Receptionist
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Ilir Selmoski
as Horror Movie Actor
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Charlotte Schioler
as Horror Movie Actress
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Michel Filipi
as Dubbing Director
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Akiko Toda
as Liu
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Daniel Minerva
as Calaf
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Jana Bittnerova
as Bearded Lady
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Adam Kian
as Prince of Persia
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Hossein Ghavanloo
as Sword Swallower
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Jocya Ghrenassia
as Gypsy Street Singer
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Francois De Bartillat
as Gypsy Street Singer
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Andy Hibbins
as Gypsy Street Singer
