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OSS 117: Lost in Rio
Crime · Action · Comedy · 2009
In 1967, OSS 117 is sent to Brazil in order to retrieve a microfilm list of French Nazi sympathizers, only to once again unknowingly set foot into a bigger international intrigue.
Movie details
OSS 117: Lost in Rio
2009 Crime · Action · Comedy 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
In 1967, OSS 117 is sent to Brazil in order to retrieve a microfilm list of French Nazi sympathizers, only to once again unknowingly set foot into a bigger international intrigue.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over OSS 117: Lost in Rio?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Michel Hazanavicius
Written by
Michel Hazanavicius · Jean-François Halin
Jean Dujardin
Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, OSS 117
Louise Monot
Dolorès
Alex Lutz
Heinrich
Reem Kherici
Fraulein Frieda / Carlotta
Rüdiger Vogler
Von Zimmel
Pierre Bellemare
Armand Lesignac
Ken Samuels
Trumendous
Court is in session
Put OSS 117: Lost in Rio on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.