I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Rating: 7.2
Year:2008
Country:FR
Runtime: 1h 48min

Description:

In a series of interconnected tales, this darkly comedic film follows the misadventures of a quartet of would-be criminals as they embark on a quest for wealth and success through various illicit activities. Each vignette presents an amusing and often absurd look at the characters' attempts to break into the criminal underworld, revealing their individual flaws and inadequacies that hinder their progression towards a life of crime.While each character harbors dreams of making it big, they soon realize that their lack of experience and expertise might prove to be insurmountable obstacles. The film cleverly portrays the absurdities of their situations as they stumble from one botched heist or failed scam to another, all while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone that keeps viewers engaged throughout.The existential aspect of the story arises from each character's internal struggle between their desire for criminal success and their inherent moral compasses, which continuously threaten to derail their plans. Through this exploration of human nature and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of their dreams, the film offers a fresh and entertaining take on the crime genre while also providing insight into the complexities of the human experience.