Safari (2009)

Safari: Directed by Olivier Baroux. With Kad Merad, Lionel Abelanski, Valérie Benguigui, Frédérique Bel. Tour organizer, Richard Dacier, bites off more than he can chew when he loses at poker to the South African mob. Coming face to face with Africa’s cruellest Godfather, Mr. Charles, he is given two choices: either Charles’ men kill Bako, or add an extra tourist to his upcoming safari and ensure the safe delivery of a locked briefcase. A simple task it seems…

“A good potential ,and a very good lead,as talented in comedies as he is in drama.Plus Africau0026#39;s superb wild life .But it does not make a good movie for all that .After a promising start ,the movie gets bogged down in unfunny situations (the customs officer)and repetitive tricks (Beauvais town ,it may be riotously funny the first time,but the third or fourth time,well…u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis story of an inexperienced safari guide could have been a hilarious spoof on many adventures movie.But it falls short of its goal:the scene of the elephant attacking the u0026quot;raidersu0026quot; in their car is ponderous.Too bad ,itu0026#39;s really a missed opportunity!”