The middle of the film cycles through similar arguments and schemes, which can make the 90-minute runtime feel slightly longer than it is. The Verdict
The film follows Jean-Pierre (Christian Clavier), a wealthy businessman who provides his wife, Nathalie (Nathalie Baye), with an incredibly lavish lifestyle. In exchange, however, Nathalie has completely cut him off from any physical intimacy. Realizing that his marriage has become a one-sided financial arrangement, Jean-Pierre decides to change the rules: he will only continue to fund her extravagant spending if she resumes her "marital duties." What follows is a bitter, comedic "cold war" where every gesture of affection has a literal price tag. [ Torrent911.tv ] Le.Prix.A.Payer.2007.FRENCH.1...
The 2007 French comedy (The Price to Pay), directed by Alexandra Leclère, is a cynical yet sharp-witted exploration of the transactional nature of marriage and the absurdity of domestic power struggles. Synopsis The middle of the film cycles through similar
The chemistry between Christian Clavier and Nathalie Baye is excellent. Clavier brings his signature frantic energy, while Baye is brilliantly icy as a woman who views her marriage as a high-end job. Realizing that his marriage has become a one-sided
Gérard Lanvin provides a great counterpoint as the driver who gets caught in the crossfire of his employers' domestic dispute. The Bad: A Mean-Spirited Edge