One Wild Moment DVD: A Bittersweet Remake of Claude Berri's Classic Film

Jean-François Richet's 2015 film 'One Wild Moment' (French title: Un moment dégarement) is a remake of the iconic 1977 comedy-drama directed by none other than the legendary French filmmaker, Claude Berri. The original was an instant hit in France and abroad for its raw honesty and dark humor that still holds up today.

The story follows two friends on a road trip with their respective girlfriends during the summer break before college. One of them gets into trouble after having sex with his best friend's girlfriend while both are drunk, setting off a chain reaction of events that will change their lives forever.

In this updated version, Richet stays faithful to Berri's original script but adds some modern twists and sensibilities without losing the essence of the film. The cast is equally impressive, featuring Mathieu Amalric as Marc (the role played by Patrick Pruneti in the 1977 adaptation), Vincent Cassel as Étienne (originally portrayed by Gérard Depardieus younger brother) and Zoé Marchand as Isabelle (the role now taken up by Charlotte de Turckheim).

The film's atmosphere is tense, often uncomfortable and occasionally laugh-out-laced - a testament to Richet's skill in balancing humor with pathos. The chemistry between Amalric and Cassel on screen makes their complicated friendship feel authentic even though we know exactly where things will lead.

This DVD release of 'One Wild Moment' comes equipped with deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes that give us a glimpse into the making-of process as well as an audio commentary from director Jean-François Richet himself. It's definitely worth checking out for fans of French New Wave cinema and anyone looking to experience this classic story once again through fresh eyes.

Rating: 3/5 stars

Cast:

- Mathieu Amalric as Marc

- Vincent Cassel as Étienne

- Zoé Marchand as Isabelle

Genre: Comedy-Drama, Romance, Drama

Language(s): French (with English subtitles)

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Anamorphic Dolby 2.35:1 NTSC/Region A/B/C/4:3 Letterbox 1.85:1 NTSC Region All

Studio & Distributor: Cohen Media Group

Release Date:

- USA - August 18th, 2016 (New York City)

- UK - September 30th, 2022

DVD/Blu-ray Release Date:

- France - March 28th, 2017

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