Jamais sans mon psy (Never Without My Therapist)

A genuinely funny film, though it leans heavily into crude, low-brow humour.

The story follows a deeply suicidal patient who is persuaded by his doctor to find a girlfriend in the hope that it might calm him down. By a devilish coincidence, the girl he ends up falling for just so happens to be the doctor's own daughter.

From there, the film spirals into a series of wild twists and utterly absurd situations that will either leave you roaring with laughter or slightly nauseated.

The plot is predictable and the ending is telegraphed from a mile away. It doesn't exactly drag, but it's relentless with its chaotic, crazy scenarios.

Prepare yourself to laugh until you cry!

6/10

What the Critics Are Saying

The critics were, to put it mildly, unimpressed. The film holds a dismal 2.0/5 average from French press reviews, with the consensus being that it's a tired, formulaic comedy that wastes its cast.

The Harshest Verdicts:

La Voix du Nord (1/5) called it predictable, writing: "One feels especially sorry for the actresses, saddled with female roles that seem written in the last century" . Mediafilm accused it of "misogyny, racism, and a condescending attitude toward mental health issues" and "bewildering stupidity" . Le Parisien noted: "Many jokes fall flat. To the point that when Dr. Béranger says 'jokes are supposed to make people laugh,' the viewer can only agree" .

The Mixed Reception:

OutNow noted that "a weak script and faded jokes don't deliver on the plot's promise," comparing it unfavorably to Meet the Parents. Diverto was more positive, calling it "a distraction without surprises but carried at a brisk pace" .

The Audience Response:

Audiences were equally divided, with a 5.1/10 on IMDb. One user praised it: "I found myself laughing out loud throughout the entire movie." But another wrote: "None of the characters were particularly likeable, and how everything was resolved felt forced" .

The Core Criticism:

The film is heavily criticized for being a disguised remake of Meet the Parents. One user noted: "It's laziness at every level" . While Christian Clavier does his usual shtick, critics agree the material fails him.

The Verdict:

For Christian Clavier completists only. Everyone else: proceed with caution.