This film is the story of a Frenchman who was captured by natives in Brazil who thought he was Portuguese. This was a serious problem, as the tribe HATED the Portuguese and planned on eating him. However, instead of eating the guy right away, he was allowed to live among them for several months--and the film is about this in between time. However, the end does come and they DO kill and eat him.
"How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman" sure looked like a comedy based on the description from Netflix. And, the introductory portion was, at times, funny (as what happened and what the narrator said were NOT one in the same). But as for the rest of the movie, I could see nothing that was remotely funny. Now I am not saying the film is without merit --it just wasn't close to what I expected. I should note that in addition to being a completely unfunny film, it may well shock you with its depictions of full frontal nudity. Now this DID make sense, as these native tribes did NOT run around in loin cloths--hence the film would be interesting to historians, anthropologists and the like. But, as I said, it probably will be a bit of a shock seeing all these shaved genitals (as well as shaved eyebrows). And, sadly the story just isn't that interesting--and I kept expecting SOMETHING to happen that would make the viewing experience worth my time but didn't. Technically, it's well made but why make a dreary film like this?! If you are expecting a film like "Eating Raoul", keep looking...
"How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman" sure looked like a comedy based on the description from Netflix. And, the introductory portion was, at times, funny (as what happened and what the narrator said were NOT one in the same). But as for the rest of the movie, I could see nothing that was remotely funny. Now I am not saying the film is without merit --it just wasn't close to what I expected. I should note that in addition to being a completely unfunny film, it may well shock you with its depictions of full frontal nudity. Now this DID make sense, as these native tribes did NOT run around in loin cloths--hence the film would be interesting to historians, anthropologists and the like. But, as I said, it probably will be a bit of a shock seeing all these shaved genitals (as well as shaved eyebrows). And, sadly the story just isn't that interesting--and I kept expecting SOMETHING to happen that would make the viewing experience worth my time but didn't. Technically, it's well made but why make a dreary film like this?! If you are expecting a film like "Eating Raoul", keep looking...