Lupin (2021)

 

 

Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief Assane Diop sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family. 

Intriguing espionage series is presented with wit and esprit and offers a lot of Parisian sights to see, but generally it's all up to Omar Sy who makes this as enjoyable as it is.

 

Burnt (2015)

A chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

Bradley Cooper does his best to portray a disagreeable narcissistic man-child, but the makers' celebration of unnecessary competitiveness and their misunderstanding of the culinary art doesn't help much; the impressive cast serves as mere extras to the one-man show.

L'écume des jours (2013)

Wealthy, inventive bachelor Colin endeavors to find a cure for his lover Chloe after she's diagnosed with an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.

A Boris Vian adaptation made with fast pacing and exuberant surreal imagination  is fascinating to watch, but soon becomes tiresome and it loses its grip on the sadness of its ending.