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Le Jardinier

Original title: Le jardinier
  • 2025
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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Jean-Claude Van Damme and Michaël Youn in Le Jardinier (2025)
Serge holds a state secret. He, his family and gardener Leo appear on a government death list. They attempt to devise a plan to stay alive.
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Serge holds a state secret. He, his family and gardener Leo appear on a government death list. They attempt to devise a plan to stay alive.Serge holds a state secret. He, his family and gardener Leo appear on a government death list. They attempt to devise a plan to stay alive.Serge holds a state secret. He, his family and gardener Leo appear on a government death list. They attempt to devise a plan to stay alive.

  • Director
    • David Charhon
  • Writers
    • David Charhon
    • Vincent De Brus
    • Sebastien Fechner
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Michaël Youn
    • Nawell Madani
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    1.4K
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    • Director
      • David Charhon
    • Writers
      • David Charhon
      • Vincent De Brus
      • Sebastien Fechner
    • Stars
      • Jean-Claude Van Damme
      • Michaël Youn
      • Nawell Madani
    • 19User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Leo
    Michaël Youn
    Michaël Youn
    • Serge Shuster
    Nawell Madani
    • Mia
    Arthur Aspaturian
    • Frelon 1
    Vincent Desagnat
    Vincent Desagnat
    • Policier Ministère 1
    David Charhon
    • Didier le chevelu
    Elie Semoun
    Elie Semoun
    • Dr. Rouma
    Kaaris
    Kaaris
    • Quasimodo
    Léo Vazzoler
    • Frelon 4
    Jérôme Le Banner
    • Phoebus
    Poqssi
    • Alice
    • (as Carla Poquin)
    Matthias Quiviger
    Matthias Quiviger
    • Esmeralda
    Danielle Renault
    Danielle Renault
    • Jeanne
    Rayan Bouazza
    Rayan Bouazza
    • Frelon 2
    Carl-Philipp Wengler
    Carl-Philipp Wengler
    • Frelon #3
    Solal Charhon
    • Frelon 3
    Arthur Lombard
    Arthur Lombard
    • Policier Ministère 2
    • Director
      • David Charhon
    • Writers
      • David Charhon
      • Vincent De Brus
      • Sebastien Fechner
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    searchanddestroy-1

    After Steven Seagal as The Cook in UNDER SIEGE, Jason Statham as THE BEEKEEPER, now you have JCVD as THE GARDENER

    Beware folks, beware, this film is a total waste, a comedy, nothing else, not a gritty, bloody, brutal action thriller as you could expect. And the worst of the worst, the most unbearable, the most awful, gruesome element of the whole, is the presence of the horrible, slap head Michael Youn. Each time I tried to watch a movie with the slap head Michael Youn, I left after a few minutes. So, if you did not know the Slap Head Michael Youn, first, you missed nothing, and second, you have to prepare yourself, psychologically, I mean. It will be a shock, far more cruel than a Chinese torture, the absolute sadistic refinement that you may imagine. So, if you really have nothing else to do, escape from this crap at all costs; and choose THE BEE KEEPER or UNDER SIEGE - the Cook - instead THE GARDENER. JCVD is not a deception, he is just himself. No comment. He is not a slap head, he gives slaps....
    3Darkbulb

    I wanted to like this one because of JVVC but....

    ...it turns out the movie is a mess.

    It tries to walk that line between comedy and action but the thing is it's never funny - not once. I mean it, it NEVER has a funny moment. And, as far as the action goes it's pretty geriatric and slowpaced. It's hard to write this but - the action is boring.

    I gave it a 3/10 because of JCVD but...I mean...that's being generous.

    ...it turns out the movie is a mess.

    It tries to walk that line between comedy and action but the thing is it's never funny - not once. I mean it, it NEVER has a funny moment. And, as far as the action goes it's pretty geriatric and slowpaced. It's hard to write this but - the action is boring.

    I gave it a 3/10 because of JCVD but...I mean...that's being generous.

    ...it turns out the movie is a mess.

    It tries to walk that line between comedy and action but the thing is it's never funny - not once. I mean it, it NEVER has a funny moment. And, as far as the action goes it's pretty geriatric and slowpaced. It's hard to write this but - the action is boring.

    I gave it a 3/10 because of JCVD but...I mean...that's being generous.
    4Giuseppe_Silecchia

    A tense thriller hindered by an underdeveloped plot

    Le jardinier (2025), directed by David Charhon, is a political thriller that follows Serge, a man burdened with a state secret, and his family as they find themselves on a government death list. Along with their gardener Leo, they attempt to devise a plan to survive, all while being hunted by forces beyond their control. While the premise offers a thrilling setup full of tension and intrigue, the film struggles to fully capitalize on its potential.

    The performances, while competent, don't fully resonate with the stakes of the story. The cast, including the lead actor, delivers their roles effectively, but the emotional depth required to truly engage the audience is lacking. The characters, particularly Serge, feel one-dimensional, and the relationships between them fail to develop in a way that could heighten the emotional impact of their dangerous situation.

    The film's pacing is another issue. The suspense builds at a steady pace, but the plot often feels disjointed, as if key moments are rushed or underexplored. The intrigue of the government conspiracy and the tension of the family's survival are present but fail to fully engage the viewer due to the lack of significant twists or character development. The screenplay, written by Charhon, Vincent De Brus, and Sébastien Fechner, keeps the story moving, but it often relies on genre clichés that diminish the film's originality.

    Visually, the film has a polished look, but the cinematography lacks the style and energy needed to elevate the suspense. There are moments of tension, but the film doesn't fully lean into its potential for creating an immersive, high-stakes atmosphere. Instead, the tension often fizzles out before reaching a satisfying climax.

    While Le jardinier has a strong premise and offers some moments of excitement, its lack of emotional depth and reliance on predictable thriller tropes make it difficult to fully invest in the characters and their journey. It's a film that could have been far more engaging with stronger character development and a more intricate plot.

    Rating: 4/10. A tense thriller with a solid premise, but hindered by underdeveloped characters, pacing issues, and a lack of emotional depth.
    4wellthatswhatithinkanyway

    Ambitious but ultimately wearisome action caper

    STAR RATING: ***** Brilliant **** Very Good *** Okay ** Poor * Awful

    Serge Shuster (Michael Youn) is a scatty-minded government minister, who finds himself on a government hit list, after a series of other officials are wiped out in quick succession. When a group of trained assassins invade his home, he is forced to defend himself and his family, with the help of Leo (Jean Claude Van Damme), the family gardener with a mysterious past, and a set of killing skills that come in handy.

    In the words of the original martial arts action star Bruce Lee "it's better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war." That philosophy is put to the test by fellow, 65 year old martial arts star Jean Claude Van Damme, with his role in this peculiar French effort from writer/director David Charhon. Although with that in mind, he's co starring with fellow continental actor Michael Youn, both clearly dubbed, with only a thin line between madcap and methodical.

    An action comedy is a concept that still has potential to work in execution, but the inconsistency in tone here is noticeably bouncy and unstable, with the main story and central characters becoming caught in the crossfire of this imbalance. It doesn't help that it outstays its welcome somewhat, overlong and with only a fairly standard action plot to sustain it. Sad truths, given Van Damme, although older now, can still pull off some impressive fight work, and even gets one or two laughs in, and the action in general is still enjoyable, keeping you hooked till the end, surprisingly gory here and there too.

    There's some noticeable send ups of various action classics, including The Equalizer, First Blood and such, some of which hit the mark more than others. This ultimately emerges as a bizarre fusion of styles, that is sadly too overstuffed with all of them. ** and a half.
    7ole-75106

    I liked it

    I don't know what happened in the commenters life, that didn't find this movie any fun or anything of the sorts, but if you can find a discount on humor, i suggest you buy it!!!

    JCVD Is to most probably known as an action star, martial artist, but he has made comedy before, and to me, this movie was a sign of that combination, that JCVD still has, he is still in shape, and he can be funny, what's not to like!?

    If you're a JCVD fan, then this is definitely one that should entertain you, it has some nice action scenes, lots of violence, some comedy, i really found the references to Rambo quite fun, subtle references, but if you've watched the latest Rambo, you'll easily spot it :)

    I'm gonna have to give this a 7 / 10, because i found it pretty entertaining, a little slow start, but then it's quite smooth after that and throughout :)

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2025 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • El jardinero
    • Production companies
      • Rose Productions
      • Umedia
      • Other Angle Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
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