French cinema has movies worth our time, beside those movies that reach our countries, either Spain or the USA, through the big door (ex: "Untouchables", "La Vie en Rose", "Amélie"...). This one is not that big of a film, but nonetheless, is a film worth watching to learn something about that period of time in France and to learn about the typewriting world that now does no longer exist. If you are a Mad Men fan, you will certainly recognize the style, those late 50s and early 60s.In this movie we can appreciate this typewriting world from a woman's point of view, specially this competition world (truth to be told I had no idea that there were these kind of competitions) in France and around the world. Romain Duris is a well-known actor that has made many films in France (shame we don't know him that much), with him we have Déborah François, and when both are on-screen you can feel their chemistry (just try to watch the movie in French, pleaaaase). She is so clumsy and he is so patient, really well-balanced. Moreover, there is Bérénice Bejo, world known for being the female main character in the Oscar-winning movie "The Artist", who gives that touch of glamour to the film.To sum it up, it is a predictable story but who does not like these kind of stories? Its historical context and adaptation plus the actors and actresses performances make it worth watch. And remember, better to watch it in French. I strongly recommend it!!By the way "Populaire" stands for the brand of the typewriting machine.

One of the best recent romantic comedies! French cinema went somehow sideways after certain point in the 20th century, but this wonderful movie proved that it might flourish back again. Action happens in the 1950s, which is excellent for those, who keep dreaming about times when full skirts, record players and pastels were all the range. You get to see awesome cars of that decade, great interiors, etc. But most importantly - story is pretty interesting and not that predictable, which is quite an issue with romcoms. There are no corny jokes and it's a pretty pure, nice film with a strong female lead in it, showing that anything is possible if you work hard for it. If what you want an old-fashioned romcom Cinderella-style, you got it. That's the one.

Found this on Netflix. I needed a feel good movie and this movie was perfect.Set in the 1950 Romain Duris plays Louis Echard an insurance agent in need of a secretary. What he finds is a beautiful but clumsy girl whose saving grace is her fast typing with 2 fingers.As the movie unfolds it just grabs holds and takes you on the journey to the World Championships in Speed Typing.I became an instant fan of Romain and want to play catch up on his movies. I hope he finds a Hollywood script that allows him to shine.Romain Duris reminds of Cary Grant, handsome, funny, charming and incredibly talented.

I can only imagine this was the kind of movie that inspired the "French New Wave" movement decades ago. Not because of it's brilliance mind you, but rather the opposite. A visually stunning studio film that does nothing but stick to generic conventions while giving the audience nothing new. A cute but vapid story with nothing more clever than what is at the surface. A good romantic comedy says more with out being so obvious. If you like romantic comedies this is no Brigitte Jones, Amelie, Silver linings Playbook, or When Harry Met Sally, this isn't even "You've got Mail." I wouldn't waste my time, because I want mine back.My total score is a 5. I gave this a +5 for being well made, and a -5 for the lack of originality and terrible level predictability.