What's In A Name?

One of the biggest decisions a parent can make for their child is what to name them. It can sometimes effect their lives. Especially if they choose the wrong one.
Films that are based on plays can be tricky to adapt. Plays usually take place in only a few locations and use a different style of  performance. These need to be changed in some ways to make them more cinematic. This story takes place in one room and is just four characters talking but manages to be very cinematic and is a good film. The inappropriate naming of a baby is only one element to the story that explores this groups friendships and secrets are revealed. It is very funny and there are several laugh-out-loud moments. The various twists in the story are also nicely handled and are also very funny too.
The cast have a great deal of chemistry too which makes the film enjoyable. You feel like they are really friends. I have been getting acquainted with Patrick Bruel in a few films lately and he is an excellent actor. Charles Berling is great as the groups hotheaded member. Judith El Zein is the outsider of the group but still feels like she fits in. Guillaume de Tonquedec is excellent as the one in the group with biggest secret. The best though is Valerie Benquigui as the most neurotic of the group. It might be because her character has more to do but she has some of the films best moments.
A great self contained French comedy that nicely explores the reationships of a group of tight-knit friends.