On the Other Side of the Tracks

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  • R
  • 2012
  • 1 hr 36 min
  • 5.8  (5,980)

On the Other Side of the Tracks is a French comedy film from 2012, directed by David Charhon. The movie stars Omar Sy, who became famous for his role in the international hit movie, The Intouchables. In this movie, he plays a witty police officer named Ousmane who is partnered with a snobbish cop named Francois played by Laurent Lafitte. The two men are thrown together for an unlikely partnership when they need to solve a crime in a very different part of town. Sabrina Ouazani plays the role of Ousmane's love interest, who also happens to be the sister of the main suspect they are trying to catch.

The story begins with two policemen from different social backgrounds who are put together to solve a robbery case that involved a valuable painting being stolen from a wealthy businessman's mansion. The case takes them to the rougher area of the town where Ousmane grew up. The area is plagued by poverty and social issues, which Francois has never experienced before. The crime investigation leads them to a neglected public housing project, where Ousmane grew up and still shares a close relationship with the community.

The two cops are like cats and dogs, and their partnership starts off rocky with Francois trying to impress Ousmane with his sophisticated personality while belittling him and his community. Ousmane finds Francois annoying and constantly mocks him for his pompous behavior. But as they investigate, they slowly come to respect each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Ousmane is like a fish in water in the rougher part of town, where he knows everyone and their stories. He uses his charm, street smarts, and knowledge of the area to gather information that leads them to a suspect. Meanwhile, Francois is struggling to adjust to the unfamiliar surroundings and feels out of place. But as their investigation progresses, Francois lets his guard down and starts to open his mind towards the culture he had never experienced before. He starts collaborating with Ousmane to solve the crime, and they realize they need each other to get to the bottom of it.

The story is also woven with a touch of romance, with Ousmane falling for the sister of the main suspect, played by Sabrina Ouazani. Ousmane's feelings for her create a conflict of interest that puts his loyalty to the police force and his community in a tough spot.

The movie is an engaging story of an unlikely partnership between two people who come from different worlds. The humor is well-executed, and the plot keeps the viewers interested throughout. The director does an excellent job of portraying the stark contrast between the two main characters and their upbringings, which adds to the entertainment factor. The scenes are shot beautifully, emphasizing the cultural differences between the characters and the areas they represent.

On the Other Side of the Tracks is an engaging comedy that will make the viewers laugh, think and enjoy the charm of Omar Sy. The actors performed well, adding depth to their characters to make them relatable to the audience. Overall, it is a well-executed plot that is engaging and will leave a smile on the viewers' faces.

On the Other Side of the Tracks is a 2012 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8.

On the Other Side of the Tracks
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  • Release Date
    2012
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 36 min
  • Language
    French
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (5,980)