Fiasco

A French farce on the machinations of movie making, with a behind-the-scenes crew capturing first time director, Raphaël (Pierre Niney in top form), making a mess of it all in so many funny ways, as it deals with every possible anxiety riddled fiasco that could (and does) go dreadfully wrong on the making of a film.

Every movie making department is not safe. From an out of touch idiotic producer, to the bad breath of a make-up artist. Most importantly are the egotistic actors (even worse, method actors!) who have a field day in hamming up their roles. If you are familiar with the workings of a film crew, you will laugh yourself silly, but most of all, you will cringe with pure delight as this absurdist farce takes it all the way...

If you like awkward low quality humour, you may like it (not even sure...)

Watched only the first episode, but I won't go any further.

To be funny, a little bit of plausibility is needed...there is none in those characters (who does that seriously? ) I'm not sure what else to say, boring maybe?

Considering there are several trendy French actors in the casting (the rising stars of last years), it's surprising to as such a poor result, we could expect much more!!

So as a conclusion : not recommended.

Hehe maybe the title should have been a hint? (be warned : this poor joke is more funny than episode 1).

Genuinely I expected better from this show and all the works of these actors cause I appreciate all of them but I'm little disappointed from the project cause I expected a great kidding to show but it was not really that...

First to all the main story and the pitch it's very good it was very good draft but throughout the show the jokes was mostly very bad and not enough kidding even sometimes very heavy to watch, yet these all actors who are the creators of this show used to do a very good projects like " Five " available on Netflix cause it's very good movie and same actors to do this project and I think so the tv show it will be great and I thought very better than the movie of " Five " well ... not, it's was vey less good cause not enough moments kidding so bad ....

Even if a few moments was very kidding some scenes was very crazy and very good that I re-watched a lot of times but it was just a few unfortunately...

The cast that I love disappointed me a lot, their acting was bad and even I mean their acting was sometimes overplayed very so bad !!!

The directing by the way was very good very stand out with good shots !

The ending was good and some moments the script was different that we used to do very stand out script but bad jokes very great point from the movie with acting ...

I hope so that they will be great for a next project like that cause they are all talented !

There is some really truly funny comedy in here there is a little bit too much of Pierre Niney but if we can get over that some of the ancillary characters, come up with lines at times which will slay you completely the young girl Juliette Gasquet when she says "working girl on the tarmac got it " had me in stitches.

The problem here is that the storyline is moronic okay we get it he made a film and everything went south that is it that is the storyline there is nothing else to it so the entire piece is only held together by the incredible acting skills and personalities here and some of the comedy lines which one feels at times were improvised by the players themselves

Some of the lines by François Civil are totally astounding as is his delivery

But overall the storyline is incredibly unidimensional we do not care if we are not in the business of filmmaking or want to be in the business of filmmaking how about those films are made this is so tedious as interesting as going to a bakery and instead of the guy handing you two baguettes and the fact that he had to get up at 3 o'clock in the morning and knead for an hour and a half we don't care this is not what we came here for or going to a Dentist and he explaining to you the intricacies of his training we have no interest in what goes on behind the scenes just give us a good story acted properly and if it is a comedy as it is here make us laugh there are countless movies made over the years I remember La nuit américaine (1973) by the highly revered François Truffaut all those years ago same exact problem

Anyway if you want to face seven episodes of actors and actresses showing you how difficult it is to be them and be paid handsomely for the privilege watch this and yes there will be some humongously funny one-liners and jokes again probably if you are not of a Gallic persuasion they will ride past you leaving no mark whatsoever this is what the French call Franco-French humour really only compatible with the local market (which it is aimed at anyway)

But yes some good giggles ....

If you're ready to dive into a whirlwind of laughter and cinematic intrigue, then "Fiasco" is the series for you. This irreverent mockumentary, created by Igor Gotesman and Pierre Niney, is a chaotic journey into the world of cinema that will keep you glued to the screen from start to finish. Get ready to laugh out loud as we follow novice director Raphaël Valande in his disastrous attempt to complete his first major film project. The plot follows the misadventures of young director Raphaël Valande, portrayed by Pierre Niney, as he tries to bring his first major film project to fruition. What begins as an ambitious historical epic quickly turns into a full-blown fiasco, with technical hiccups, internal team conflicts, and non-stop comedic situations. At first, the "embarrassing" humor of "Fiasco" can make viewers feel uncomfortable because it presents embarrassing and unexpected situations that reflect the chaotic reality of filmmaking. Viewers might feel embarrassed watching the characters face unforeseen obstacles or exhibit eccentric behavior on set. However, as the plot unfolds and the characters tackle these situations with humor and irony, viewers begin to understand the comedic side of the challenges encountered. Ultimately, the combination of hilarious situations, sharp wit, and exaggerated character reactions leads viewers to laugh out loud, appreciating the smart humor and engaging storytelling of the series. The cast is brilliant, with Pierre Niney delivering a masterful portrayal of the introverted and ambitious director Raphaël Valande. Géraldine Nakache and Vincent Cassel round out the cast with equally brilliant performances, making every episode a joy to watch. But "Fiasco" is not just carefree fun; it also offers reflection on the world of cinema and human nature. Through the hilarious and often surreal situations that unfold on screen, the series prompts us to reflect on passion, perseverance, and power dynamics within the film industry. The mockumentary format of the series adds a touch of originality and freshness to the viewing experience. Shot in the style of a behind-the-scenes DVD, "Fiasco" makes us feel like we're on set with the cast and crew, making the experience even more immersive and entertaining. "Fiasco" is truly a series worth watching. With its blend of smart humor, high-level performances, and reflections on human nature and the film industry, this series is a real gem. So, if you're looking for a new series that will make you laugh and think, look no further: "Fiasco" is the one for you.