Must see
This is one of my favorite movies ever. Every character is deliciously crafted which adds to such a great mix of enjoyable interactions and fun. Satire, warmth and folly are all blended nicely. Everyone in the film, Tatie, the nephew, the wife, the sister-in-law, the kids, the care-giver, beauty-salon co-worker and nursing home staff are all favorites. Quite a gem indeed. BRAVO!

different 8 years later
I remembered this as being funny and hoping I lived to be an evil old bitch,
too, but watching it eight years later I don't feel the same way. It's
tragic and makes me think I'd rather die an evil oldISH bitch.

Tatie Danielle
I have not received this item to date (9/21/05) - please advise.
Marion Tonner

Verrrrry French!
This is not a movie for the underaged or those insensitive to subtleties. It is French cinema at its best, couldn't have been made here. We are so programmed to think of old people as being nice, it's so refreshing to see a mean old b-tch who hates and uses her family. However, what goes around, comes around, and she indeed has her eyes opened by a beautiful young caregiver. I've had 2 copies of this for many years; people either loved it (as do I) or hated it. It is a different type of humor than the simple-minded comedies to which we are accustomed in America, a more visual comedy. I just wish it would come out in DVD!

VERY VERY VERY FUNNY!!!!
We started watching this movie in my french class last year and we begged the teacher to let us watch it every day! I ended up buying it for my friend for her birthday and she loved it! The movie is hilarious to many people but it depends on personal prefernce.