Netflix: A comedy with Artus, freshly released and already controversial, reaches peak audiences in just 24 hours

Since its release on November 9, the comedy “Please excuse the inconvenience”, starring the talented Artus, quickly rose to the top of the most viewed content on Netflix.

This despite initial criticism, both from journalists and spectators, who did not spare this promising feature film. This meteoric rise raises the question: should we trust the critics or let the public decide?

Artus, an actor who knows how to attract crowds

Already known for his role in “Un p’tit truc en plus” which had phenomenal success in theaters, Artus once again proves its ability to attract a large audience. In this new film, he plays Sebastian, a train controller aspiring to a transfer to the south of France. This zany comedy, directed by Olivier Van Hoofstadt, takes the main character on a chaotic journey where each passenger is more disconcerting than the last.

An eventful journey

Beyond its intriguing pitch, the film offers a gallery of colorful characters, including a strict inspector played by Elsa Zylberstein, and a jealous colleague played by Benjamin Tranié. The story takes travelers on an incredible adventure, promising laughter and surprises. However, some pointed to an accumulation of stereotypes and potentially embarrassing situations.

Controversies and criticisms

Although acclaimed by the public, this film was not without criticism. THE Parisian And Telerama, for example, did not hesitate to comment on clichés and the hasty exploitation of comic situations. With a rating of 1.6 stars out of 5 given by Internet users ofAllocinated, the appreciation of the film by spectators remains mixed.

When the public decides

However, it seems that this has not discouraged users of Netflix, which continue to place “Please excuse us for the inconvenience caused” at the top of viewings, both in France and elsewhere. You might ask yourself: does the appeal of humorArtus enough to ignore harsh criticism? I encourage you to experience this film for yourself.

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