Asylum: I Want to be a Gangster!

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  • NR
  • 2008
  • 1 hr 22 min
  • 6.4  (87)

Asylum: I Want to be a Gangster! is a French crime-comedy film from 2008. The movie is directed by Olivier Chateau and stars Julien Courbey, Jean-Marie Lamour, and Jacques Frantz. The movie revolves around a young man named Jacky (Julien Courbey) who wants to become a gangster. However, he is not taken seriously by the local crime boss, Dutch (Jean-Marie Lamour). After a failed attempt to prove himself to Dutch, Jacky ends up in a mental institution known as the Asylum.

At the Asylum, Jacky meets a group of patients who all have different delusions of grandeur, believing themselves to be famous gangsters. Jacky joins forces with these patients to plan a daring heist and prove himself to Dutch once and for all. However, things do not go according to plan, and chaos ensues.

Asylum: I Want to be a Gangster! is a fast-paced and entertaining movie that blends comedy with crime. The movie cleverly plays with the theme of reality versus delusion, making the audience question what is real and what is not. The movie also features some impressive action scenes, including a shootout in a graveyard that is both thrilling and comedic.

Julien Courbey gives a standout performance as Jacky, the wannabe gangster who is both endearing and comical. He has great chemistry with the other patients at the Asylum, who are all quirky and unique in their own way. Jean-Marie Lamour is also excellent as Dutch, the tough crime boss who is reluctant to take Jacky seriously.

The movie's cinematography is impressive, with some beautifully shot scenes that contrast the bleakness of the Asylum with the colorful imaginations of the patients. The movie's soundtrack is also noteworthy, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary songs that perfectly capture the movie's tone.

Overall, Asylum: I Want to be a Gangster! is a fun and entertaining movie that will keep audiences engaged and amused from beginning to end. It is a unique take on the crime-comedy genre, and its blend of humor and action makes it a standout movie.

Asylum: I Want to be a Gangster! is a 2008 suspense movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.

Asylum: I Want to be a Gangster!
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  • Release Date
    2008
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 22 min
  • Language
    French
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (87)