The Romantic Comedy That Has Been Missing from Our Cinema for Decades: Rated 3.6 out of 5, It's Manu Payet's Best Film... and It Earned Him an Award!

On the occasion of the theatrical release of the feature film "Deviens génial" starring Manu Payet, discover the highest-rated film of his career according to AlloCiné viewers.

Manu Payet stars in Deviens Génial, the debut film of Léo Grandperret. He plays Mathias, a teacher who finally gets a transfer to his daughter's school. But upon his arrival, he learns that the German class will close due to lack of enrollments. Determined to save the option, he organizes a school trip to Germany to motivate the students and enlists Iris (Melha Bedia), head of the twinning committee, to fund the project. One small detail: Mathias is a Spanish teacher and doesn't speak a word of German...

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After starting out in radio, Manu Payet transitioned to television and theater before turning to cinema. In 2007, he voiced the panda Po in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and continued to take on supporting roles. In 2014, he co-directed and starred in the romantic comedy "Situation amoureuse: C'est compliqué."

In 2016, he appeared in "Tout pour être heureux" directed by Cyril Gelblat. He played Antoine, a 40-year-old father who is more passionate about music than parenting, treated by his wife Alice (Audrey Lamy) like a third child. Kicked out of the household, he finds himself alone with his two daughters and is finally forced to take on his role as a father. He won the Swann d'or for Best Actor at the Cabourg Film Festival in 2016 for his performance.

With over 2400 ratings and nearly 250 reviews on AlloCiné, it boasts an average rating of 3.6 out of 5, placing it at the top of the actor's filmography.

Audience Reviews

Mikawouel (5/5): "Breathtaking. Just. From Aure Atika to Audrey Lamy, including Manu Payet: finally, these actors, often overacting, are sublime, playing authentically and touching us. Everything is velvety, real, sentimental but not overly so: a screenplay that addresses separation without convention or cliché, a trailer enhanced by the vocal presence of Joe Bel, an image and direction that draw you in with a precision worthy of the greats. It could just be a small romantic comedy. But no, it is undoubtedly THE romantic comedy that has been missing from our cinema for decades. Bravo. Thank you. More?"

Antony L. (5/5): "Excellent film. Very good actors, humanity, a quality soundtrack! Everyday difficulties ultimately refocusing on what matters! Emotion, you can't help but be touched by this story. The best French film of the year."

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Alice025 from the AlloCiné Club (5/5): "(...) The actors seem so natural that they are fabulous, both Manu Payet and Audrey Lamy, as well as the two little girls, who are very touching. The music accompanying the film is also very beautiful. You don't want it to end; you enjoy following this entire story through various emotions: joy, laughter, sadness, and especially deep reflection. A gem !"

Paco L. (5/5): "Awesome! A pleasant surprise, I was carried away throughout the film… A great discovery of Joe Bel and his beautiful sounds… I recommend it without overthinking!!!"

Clementino75 (5/5): "What a lovely surprise this film was, taking me from one state to another, as we go from laughter to tears. There are truly very funny moments and moments that bring a tear to your eye. The actors are amazing, the screenplay is well-written with very relatable situations. You leave the theater with that strange feeling, a mix of well-being and a knot in your stomach from emotions. It's really worth it!"