Les Compagnons de la Marguerite

One worn-out American joke says that making a public event out of a disaster means finding out that the plane that just crashed was fully occupied by lawyers. This classic French comedy makes fun of both lawyers who take advantage of marital conflicts and lengthy divorce proceedings, and of the instability of marital unions in the modern world. The main character has come up with a quick and effective way to end a marriage without worrying about bureaucracy. A minor adjustment in official documents can greatly simplify life. It has a decent script, quality casting, and pleasantly humorous exaggeration. Overall impression: 90%. (2010.01.31)