The film "Wassabi" is an emotional film history,created by one of the most interesting and tireless French of our time - Luc Besson, who has traditionally performed the role of scriptwriter and producer. But this project maestro entrusted to shoot already proven director Gerard Kravchik, with whom he worked on films from the popular Taxi trilogy. The actors of the film “Wasabi”, who worked with the director Kravchik, still noted the recognizable “Besson” style of the film.
Another indicative crime comedy
Besson's fans got what they expected - moreone incendiary criminal comedy, and “Wasabi” is a film whose actors have world fame and popularity. The protagonist, police commissioner Hubert Fiorentin (more than charismatic Jean Reno), is distinguished by a stern disposition, straightforwardness, a firm hand and a strong blow. But in everyday life, not in attendance, he is a shy and timid man, one lover. For 19 long years, Hubert continued to love the same woman Miko, despite the fact that he spent several months with her in Japan, and after she disappeared without a trace. But one day, after so many years, he receives news from Tokyo: his beloved is dead. In addition to inviting for a funeral, a man must attend the reading of the will of the deceased. The actors of the film “Wasabi” during the filming called the presentation of the prelude to the most interesting.
The continuation of the storyline
Confused and distressed protagonistheading to Tokyo, where he learns stunning news - he has a teenage daughter. A minor funny girl who loves weird outfits, dissatisfied with her nose (exactly like her daddy's), according to the will, will get access to the bank account on the day of adulthood - a whopping 160 million US dollars. The girl's mother was not so simple; she managed to ensure her daughter a decent life by withdrawing this amount from the Japanese mafia. Representatives of the criminal organization are ready for anything to return the lost finances. But the baby has a reliable defender, father in combination, the storm of the whole underworld - Hubert Fiorentino.
Action or comedy?
"Wasabi" - a film whose actors and roles are not for nothingthey were selected by Besson himself, because the atmosphere of the tape depended not only on the registered characters, but also on the skill and professionalism of the invited actors. What is more in a movie, a comedy or an action movie, is sometimes incomprehensible, this is not only the merit of Besson and Kravchik, although everything is shot extremely dynamically, brightly and merrily, but also Jean Reno. The main actor of the film "Wasabi", Besson's favorite actor, is simply magnificent, the role of the shy burglar was successful for the actor this time too. The image of a cool and experienced policeman tried on many stars of world cinema, but few people managed to create a memorable character. Renault's hero will be remembered by the spectators for sure, there is a lot of irony, humor and even comedy, although Hubert never smiled during the whole timekeeping. This is the comedic talent of the actor. His character is bright, lively and sometimes parody. The actors of the film "Wasabi" paid tribute to his talent, agreeing that he was the one who pulled the film to a worthy cinematic level.
Renault partner, daughter of Hubert, almost Mylene Farmer
Partner Reno - Star of the Japanese YouthRioko Hirosyu’s film industry, which managed to record three albums and star in several films, created a very distinctive image of a restless Japanese girl. The actress diligently learned the text of her role, even without having a decent knowledge of French. During the filming of the film in Tokyo, a couple of actors were chased by numerous fans, so some of the scenes on the street were shot hastily. The actors of the film “Wasabi”, whose photos appeared on advertising posters with an enviable periodicity, after the release of the film, became globally internationally popular.
An old friend and ex-partner
The role of an old friend and ex-mate FiorentiniMomo, who lives in Japan, was brilliantly performed by famous actor Michel Muller. “Wasabi” is a film whose actors migrated from Besson’s previous project, Taxi-2. For the character, Momo Hubert is an ideal, a real animated film movie, so he tries his best to help his former partner. He is like an admiring viewer who is able to take part in the unfolding action. Müller's character is a reference comic hero. Together with Renault, they are like a duet from the movie "Aliens" - Renault Claviere. The actors of the film “Wasabi” helped the creators to realize the author's idea and presented the viewer with a chic light comedy fighter.
Not without the usual kinashtampov
After the release of the picture, many film criticsspoke of the project Besson rather unflattering, but very few people paid attention to the boring claims. The viewer, after viewing the film, felt positive emotions, was delighted with the amusing episodes, the good comedy direction of Gerard Kravchik. But in fairness it should be noted that the abundance of kinshtampov really did not go to good picture. Huge suitcases, stuffed with weapons, partner - comedian and actor, the main antagonist with a scarred face (Yoshi Oida) - all this was already a popcorn Hollywood set tested by many films. But if in Hollywood the ability to write funny dialogues is considered an anachronism, then French cinema does not necessarily follow this.
