Roy Dupuis has superb comic timing and wonderful chemistry with Patrick Huard. This is a great movie to watch when you need cheering up. Very funny performances from the whole cast and wonderful French Canadian locations. Definitely worth buying and watching again and again.
7 Reviews
Makes me almost ashamed to live in Quebec...
yanski22 February 2000
« J'en suis » is without a doubt one the crappiest movies ever been made in Quebec (and, believe me, i've seen a lot of bad movies in my life). Even without mentioning the fact that it's full of the worst cliches on gays as well as on artists or on anything else it despicts, the plot is lousy, the situations are ridiculous (not in an intended way) and the dialogs are simply atrocious. Avoid losing two hours of your short lives on this deliberately low aiming piece of junk; go take a walk instead, you'll feel healthier and, above all, smarter...
Waste of time
LeRoyMarko15 September 2002
Ouch! this movie is bad. How low can you? Full of clichés, bad script, unfunny when it's suppose to be.
Roy Dupuis pretends to be gay so he can keep making money buying art. The only bright spot in this one is the presence of Patrick Huard. I find him to be very funny.
Of course, I understand that's it's supposed to be a farce. But it ain't one. I've seen this scenario in I don't know how many sitcom from the "Belle province". Do not waste two hours of your time with this one. There's better movie from Quebec, believe me.
Out of 100, I give it 57. That's good for only * out of ****.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on July 14th, 2002.
Roy Dupuis pretends to be gay so he can keep making money buying art. The only bright spot in this one is the presence of Patrick Huard. I find him to be very funny.
Of course, I understand that's it's supposed to be a farce. But it ain't one. I've seen this scenario in I don't know how many sitcom from the "Belle province". Do not waste two hours of your time with this one. There's better movie from Quebec, believe me.
Out of 100, I give it 57. That's good for only * out of ****.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on July 14th, 2002.
Hilarious French-Canadian comedy starring Roy Dupuis
gonz3025 August 1999
Dismissed by some narrow-minded or hyper-sensitive critics as a cliche'-ridden sitcom, full of the usual 90s yuppy stereotypes, J'EN SUIS is really a well-made, funny urban comedy. If the themes stated can be freshly presented and funny, why can't this be a great film? It is. Nobody should be offended. The film in my opinion just wants to make you laugh. It never insults any minority group, and it succeeds exceedingly. Throw in Quebec's best two young actors (Roy Dupuis and Patrick Huard), the sexy French star Arielle Dombasle, and a glossy cinematic vision of Montreal, and J'EN SUIS becomes even more enjoyable. The blend of Canadian and French actors produce a blend of French understandable by all Francophones (unlike many modern films which use variations not understood by those on the other side of the Atlantic), and humor accessible to all, free of regionalisms or cultural slants. Don't miss this beautifully photographed, funny film, now available in video with English subtitles.
An excellent comedy!
dmw831225 February 2006
Warning: Spoilers
I loved this movie, as will any fan of Roy Dupuis, best known for his role of 'Michael' in the TV series "La Femme Nikita." Sure, it's over the top at times, but it's supposed to be; it's a farce. I had a great time watching Roy's character, Dominique Samson, trying to avoid being caught in his own web of innuendos and half-truths he has spun and keeps spinning in order to keep his job. The confrontation with his wife when she learns of his "alternate lifestyle" is priceless. Patrick Huard, who plays Dominique's friend, business partner, and "lover," is terrific. His presence is supposed to help Dominique from being hit on or picked up by other men, but he does everything he can to exacerbate Dominique's predicament. Roy Dupuis gets in some great throw-away lines. Although we don't often get to see him in comedies, he does an excellent job in this movie. The single off-note is Dominique's mother, who is thrilled to learn that her son is in touch with his feminine side, read "gay." The subplot reinforces the main storyline, but it's a little too much to be believable. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is in the mood for a good laugh
Nicely done satire!
lissu221 April 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Due to his business taking a nosedive and his debts rising out of control, pretentious Montreal architect Dominique suddenly finds himself in need of a job and is desperate to hide his predicament from his young wife and family - but what do you do if being gay is a requirement when your perfect job comes along?
(Slight spoilers follow)
This hilarious satire pokes fun at bothstraight and gay attitudes and communities using outrageously funny stereotypes & clichés. The film follows Dominique in his ever more complicated attempts to keep his double life secret from both his family and employers - very very funny, even if you're only following the English subtitles.
The delectable Roy Dupuis plays Dominique through his journey of self-discovery, (from shallow to insightful,)with much aplomb. Patrick Huard makes a wonderfully funny & understated performance playing Dominique's long suffering best friend 'Pierre', and Albert Millaire & Normand Lévesque are fun to watch as the squabbling antique-dealer queens.
Altogether, a gem of a Frech-Canadian Film. This is pure satire at it's best - and the final message is great - love overcomes all difficulties, no matter who or what you are. As long as you're not narrow-minded or easily offended by the saucy humour, this is not a film to miss!
(Slight spoilers follow)
This hilarious satire pokes fun at bothstraight and gay attitudes and communities using outrageously funny stereotypes & clichés. The film follows Dominique in his ever more complicated attempts to keep his double life secret from both his family and employers - very very funny, even if you're only following the English subtitles.
The delectable Roy Dupuis plays Dominique through his journey of self-discovery, (from shallow to insightful,)with much aplomb. Patrick Huard makes a wonderfully funny & understated performance playing Dominique's long suffering best friend 'Pierre', and Albert Millaire & Normand Lévesque are fun to watch as the squabbling antique-dealer queens.
Altogether, a gem of a Frech-Canadian Film. This is pure satire at it's best - and the final message is great - love overcomes all difficulties, no matter who or what you are. As long as you're not narrow-minded or easily offended by the saucy humour, this is not a film to miss!
Absolutely Adorable
elianna56 December 2001
Very cute and very funny film, in French with English subtitles, though I doubt any of the females will be reading them, since the "visuals" in this movie are not to be missed. As he always is, Roy Dupuis is beautiful and charismatic, and Patrick Huard is just hysterical. This movie is just fun to watch on a gloomy day.
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