Released on Wednesday June 26 in our theaters, “La Famille Hennedricks” is the first feature film directed by Laurence Arné. But what do spectators think of this film in which she directs Dany Boon?
He had directed her in two of his films (La Ch’tite famille, 8 rue de l’Humanité), she returned the favor when she took her turn behind the camera. Dany Boon and Laurence Arné are the headliners of The Hennedricks Family, the first feature film directed by the actress, revealed in Love is better for two.
Influenced, among others, by Anglo-Saxon comedies such as Little Miss Sunshine, the film takes us on the road, in the company of a blended family. But did this sunny road trip bring comfort to the hearts of spectators?
With an average of 3.2 out of 5 obtained from 51 ratings*, The Hennedricks Family is obviously the best film directed by Laurence Arné, since the only one to date. But it is her highest rated, as an actress, since Our Futures by Rémi Bezançon, released in 2015.
As for Dany Boon, you have to go back to 2023 and Mon crime by François Ozon to find a film rated better than this one in his recent career.
They liked
Mélanie Herbert (5 out of 5): “Very beautiful first film by Laurence Arné. A great adventure for this blended family on the Atlantic coast.”
natou01 (4 out of 5): “A gentle, refreshing comedy that transports us to pretty landscapes, in a folkloric atmosphere, a little crazy, but which delighted me, I would have liked to follow them!
Laurence Arné managed to transport us, in a good mood, she made a lovely comedy which feels good and exudes love. She reveals to us a Dany Boon seen through her female gaze. In love, she delivers it to us, touching, humble, beautiful.”
Good film to watch with the family. It relates very well the problems of the blended family in a light manner
Colette H (3.5 out of 5): “A film completely different from other films where a [joué] Dany Boon. A good film to watch with the family. It relates the problems of the blended family very well in a light-hearted way and provides solutions seemingly out of nowhere. Everyone who has experienced it can relate to it. Worth seeing.”
Killian Mevel (3 sur 5) : “A good first film from Laurence Arné despite some inconsistencies at times.”
Hugo Delattre (3 out of 5): “One of the most striking aspects of the film is undoubtedly its soundtrack. The music, not only present in the background, is also sung and played by the actors themselves, adding an additional dimension to the viewer’s immersion. This musical approach reinforces the family and warm aspect of the story, making certain scenes particularly memorable.”
They didn’t like it
chloé V. (2 out of 5): “We can clearly see the American references that the director had in mind. The problem is that we only see that and the film has difficulty existing in itself. We quickly get bored because the form (magnificent lighting) took precedence over substance. It’s too nice for me.”
We can clearly see the American references that the director had in mind. The problem is that we only see that and the film has difficulty existing in itself
Rivertech Rivertech (2 of 5) : “Nice, unpretentious TV movie. Two scenes made the audience laugh and the rest is good-natured. The actors perform wonderfully, but the story, the subject and the road trip have been seen and re-seen dozens of times. I still enjoyed it and I was offered the preview, I would have still moaned about paying €10 for that. The music is nice, but really meh… There’s no ambition.”
olga4456 (2 of 5): “Distracting film, sometimes moving despite its length, for those nostalgic for Supertramp or Cat Stevens.”
In summary
The casting (Dany Boon in the lead), the energy of Laurence Arné and his view of the family please the majority of spectators. But the lack of originality and surprise is what stands out the most in the negative reviews.
And you ? What did you think of The Hennedricks Family?
* Notes closed on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
