Not the best of Johnny Hallyday's work as an actor (that's "L'homme du train ",2002),not is worst (that's "Terminus",1987). Johnny Hallyday and Fabrice Luchini already appeared both in "Conseil de famille"(Costa-Gavras,1986). Nice comedy with great soundtrack (for fans of J.H.) with a larger- than-life Luchini and some self-mockery from Hallyday. This movie could be seen as the little french cousin of the Schwarzenegger action-comedy "Last Action Hero".In both movies a fan spend time with is idol who's unaware of his idol status.

Having now watched it on Belgian (French)TV it's like having watched it on a 'plane ("free" in a kind of way) but I'd never pay to see it... The only time I've enjoyed seeing celebrities playing themselves was in that ancient movie "Around The World In Eighty Days" - you know, where Marcel Marceau actually spoke a word. Nor did many others say much. Johnny was 'introduced' in the film as an unknown "60-year old" - he looked more like 72 - so the makeup department were obviously under no pressure to conform. There was no originality in Hallyday's role; who else could he be, even in some parallel universe - in France and the francophone world? Given the fact he's sold virtually no records in the UK or the USA I can't see any story/style/communication that would connect outside France etc.If, as some have said, that the same scenario could be built around Cliff Richard, it would be for the Monthy Python team to construct it. The difference is that Python probably wouldn't want Sir Cliff used in person in such a production.

I read in the comments the right were bought for an American remake? WOW cashing on a pop-star is easy just everywhere.A few good moments, a few funny moments too and a remarkably good performance from Johnny as acting is not his thing. To set the whole film on the shoulders of someone who is not an actor and who just did a few cameos and guest star appearances is a proof of courage.Fabrice Luccini is just... himself and for some people pretty annoying, but sort of okay here.If you can watch it on a plane, OK keep your eyes open for the first half. Don't make the mistake of buying it unless you're a big big fan of Johnny.For Johnny it shows that he may get further on the silver screen, and without doing what Miss Hilton did.

Fabrice Lucchini is a frail-looking, slightly manic, literary type who is perfectly capable of doing highly successful one-man shows where he reads poetry. Casting him as a middle-class washout whose sole passion is the music of a 60-year-old rocker sounds odd, but it works.And one night Fabrice (both the lead characters use their real first names in the film. There may or may not be a reason for this) takes a bump to the back of his head and wakes up in a parallel universe where his idol, Johnny, never made it to the French equivalent of "Opportunity Knocks", was never Discovered, never became a star...Johnny Hallyday is the stage name of one Jean-Philippe Smet (hence the title). Think of him as,say, the French equivalent of Cliff Richard. Still going strong at 60, whether or not you like his music you have to recognise he has undeniable talent as a musician. He also turns in quite a creditable performance for the film, and is a realistic counterweight to the effervescent Lucchini.The film is a pleasant, and eminently watchable, comedy. There are plenty of good jokes, although those who don't follow French popular culture might miss one or two references. It shouldn't spoil the film. Enjoy.