The Closet (Le Placard)

The Closet (Le Placard) (2001)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (79 reviews)

  • 75% of users liked it
    (8,121 ratings)

While there are plenty of stories about gay men who have pretended to be straight for the sake of their careers, this tart comedy from France considers the dilemma of a straight man doing just the opposite. Francois Pignon (Daniel Auteuil) is an accountant whose personality is bland to the point of… More

R, 1 hr. 24 min.
Directed By
Francis Veber
Written By
Francis Veber
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
May 4, 2001 Wide
On DVD
Nov 13, 2001
Miramax

Critic Reviews

  • Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

    One reason that Veber's comic ideas are so effective is that, in addition to being very funny, they hit on the sort of sociological issues that people really do think about.

  • Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

    While the generally sunny tone and faultlessly charming execution of the movie ... keeps things bubbling along, there's a cauldron churning somewhere beneath.

  • Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

    Perfectly built French tickler.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    The level of acting elevates The Closet.

  • Rita Kempley, Washington Post

    A tour de farce from France's funniest filmmaker, Francis Veber.

Read all 12 critic reviews

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Lucas M


    Smart and funny, The Closet, is a good work of Veber, that don't leave without bring an anti-homophobia.

  • Bruce B


    This movie is in French with English subtitles, Don't let that keep you from watching it. You will laugh from start to finish as Daniel Auteuil plays the part of a worker who is about to be fired from the company he works for, until he and his buddy dream up a plan to spread the… More

  • Nate H


    It's hard to convey humor in subtitles, I think. Anyway, gay jokes are passé.

  • Matthew A


    Though only watched it on French with English subtitles, I still found it funny. It's a very light, simple, yet interesting film with a genius humour and brilliant acting. PS: The little kittens were really cute.

  • Eduardo C


    Stereotypical 'high concept' story is turned into a compulsively watchable, undeniably hilarious romp. Gerard Depardieu is absolutely priceless in his role. and most of the film's big laughs come from him and his character's arc. The film is ultimately fluff,… More

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