„All-Time High / Nouveaux Riches“ review
1h 41m
November 17, 2023
A con artist in dire need of cash and a woman with a crypto fortune hit it off. Is she the target of his dreams, or is the scammer about to get scammed? Trapped by his own lies to please the sublime Stella and ensure their lifestyle, Thiago commits little scams to keep up appearances. Unsurprisingly, when the masks fall (well, especially his wig), his life collapses. However, when he crosses paths with Stéphanie, on the verge of becoming extremely rich thanks to cryptocurrency, he regains confidence. Would she be the solution to all his problems or has he found his master?
Directed by Julien Hollande, the movie is a fast-paced French romantic action-comedy that follows the misadventures of Thiago, a small-time con artist played by Nassim Lyes (as Yussuf / Thiago), and Zoé Marchal as Stéphanie, a soon-to-be crypto millionaire. Their worlds collide in a hilarious, high-stakes game of deception and romance, where no one is quite what they seem, and everyone has something to hide.
Thiago, caught in a web of lies and desperate schemes, finds himself drawn to Stéphanie, whose newfound wealth from cryptocurrency seems like the perfect solution to his mounting problems. But as Thiago gets closer to Stéphanie, it becomes clear that the real question is: who is conning whom? The film deftly blends elements of romance and action, as Thiago’s schemes spiral out of control, and Stéphanie proves to be far more cunning than he ever imagined.
With sharp, witty dialogue and a cast that exudes on-screen chemistry, All Time High takes viewers on a wild ride through the absurdities of modern wealth. Stéphanie’s rise through the crypto world and Thiago’s crumbling scams provide the perfect backdrop for a comedy that pokes fun at both the get-rich-quick mentality of cryptocurrency and the lengths people will go to maintain their facades.
Critics have hailed the film for its energetic pacing and unique mix of action and comedy. From car chases to romantic entanglements, the chemistry between Lyes and Marchal makes for an electrifying dynamic, bringing depth to what could have been just another light-hearted romp. However, for those familiar with the cryptocurrency space, the portrayal of crypto wealth as a breeding ground for manipulation and scams may feel a little exaggerated. While the film succeeds in creating a humorous and thrilling narrative, it lightly reinforces a common misconception that crypto is all about easy money and deceit.
Whether you’re a fan of action rom-coms or curious about the unpredictable world of cryptocurrency, All Time High delivers a fresh and fun look at the lengths people go to for love and money, even if it takes some liberties in depicting the crypto world.
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A con artist in dire need of cash and a woman with a crypto fortune hit it off. Is she the target of his dreams, or is the scammer about to get scammed?
Trapped by his own lies to please the sublime Stella and ensure their lifestyle, Thiago commits little scams to keep up appearances. Unsurprisingly, when the masks fall (well, especially his wig), his life collapses. However, when he crosses paths with Stéphanie, on the verge of becoming extremely rich thanks to cryptocurrency, he regains confidence. Would she be the solution to all his problems or has he found his master?
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