But the middle-aged widower, permanently injured in a paragliding
accident, sparks to Driss' impropriety and, especially, his lack of pity.
Philippe chooses Driss over qualified candidates, and the hijinks and
heart-tugging are underway.
In the obvious comedy syntax of the movie, each instance of Driss balking at a
chore or activity is quickly succeeded by a shot of him engaging in said chore
or activity. Through it all, he infuses his employer's days with new energy —
Cluzet is terrific at making the paralyzed Philippe's joy evident through the
tiniest shift in his gaze.
