Gad Elmaleh: American Dream
7.2
2018
0 hr 57 min
Comedy
In his first English-language special, comedian Gad Elmaleh gleefully digs into America's food obsessions, dating culture, slang, and more.
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- Cast:
- Gad Elmaleh
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Reviews
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
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It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
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An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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3/16/18. Elmaleh is quite funny. He understands American humor as only a Frenchman can. Nice storytelling makes for good comedy, and he didn't need a potty mouth to get you laughing. Worth catching!
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