A small French comedy beat an American blockbuster: something extra d’Artus this week became the biggest hit of the year in France ahead of Dune: Part Two.
With 4.33 million viewers, the comedian’s film surpasses the 4.1 million viewers of Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster, released at the end of February. An incredible soundtrack for this feature film starring mainly disabled actors.
something extra has already established itself as the eighth biggest success of French cinema in the last ten years, behind The Tuches 2 whose score should exceed this week, according to the specialized account @boxofficefr on X.
Success in the regions
The madness aroundsomething extra does not seem to weaken with theaters still full in regional cinemas, especially in Normandy, Bordeaux and Lyon.
Proof of this enthusiasm is the reception given in Cannes to the film’s actors, who hit the catwalk on Wednesday, May 22. Your visit to the festival continues to be one of the moments the happiest thing about this 77th edition.
Released May 1, this feel-good comedy follows two bullies on the run (Artus and Clovis Cornillac) who hide out in the middle of a summer camp for mentally disabled youth. This meeting will turn their lives upside down.
Source: BFM TV
