Un crabe dans la tête (Soft Shell Man) (2001)
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Quebec cinematographer turned filmmaker Andre Turpin directs this character study about one man's ability to charm and inability to face the truth. The film revolves around Alex (David La Haye), an acclaimed underwater photographer who is in demand around the world. When a diving accident… More Quebec cinematographer turned filmmaker Andre Turpin directs this character study about one man's ability to charm and inability to face the truth. The film revolves around Alex (David La Haye), an acclaimed underwater photographer who is in demand around the world. When a diving accident results in a brain injury, he is forced to dry his flippers in Montreal. Though a relative stranger to the town, he quickly charms himself into the lives of an egocentric businessman, a neurotic drug pusher, and his friend's deaf girlfriend. Yet, slowly his personality is shifting as a result of the accident. Will he let himself take a long sober view of his changing life? This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Directed By
- André Turpin
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 7, 2001 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Absorbing character study by André Turpin.
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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Sweet and sly.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...it's somewhat refreshing to watch a Canadian movie that's about normal people pursuing romantic relationships.
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Merle Bertrand, Film Threat
Drug abuse, infidelity and death aren't usually comedy fare, but Turpin's film allows us to chuckle through the angst.
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Bruce Kirkland, Jam! Movies
One of those energetic surprises, an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it.
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