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keith26
Critic Keith Uhlich

What intially seems like a charming romantic comedy for the 40-plus demographic quickly reveals itself as a chirpy dark satire about a boy who will do anything to keep his mother all to himself.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Cast & Crew

Julie Delpy
As Violette
Julie Delpy
Director
Julie Delpy
Writer
Karin Viard
As Ariane
Ramzy Bedia
As L'homme à l'Aston Martin
Dany Boon
As Jean-René
Karl Lagerfeld
As Himself

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Lolo is a romantic comedy-drama film that tells the story of Violette, a successful, 40-year-old Parisian workaholic who falls in love with Jean-René, a charming computer geek from Biarritz. Despite their differences, the two have a whirlwind romance, but their relationship is put to the test when Violette's 20-year-old son, Lolo, decides to sabotage their love affair. Lolo is a possessive and self-centered young man who has always been the center of his mother's universe. When Jean-René enters the picture, Lolo feels threatened and sets out to ruin their relationship. He plants a virus in Jean-René's software, leading to his arrest, and tries to emotionally blackmail his mother into leaving Jean-René. As the story unfolds, Violette is forced to confront her own emotional baggage and make a choice between her son and her new love. In the end, she chooses Jean-René and the two move in together. However, Lolo struggles to adjust to his new life without his mother's constant presence. The film features an all-star cast, including Julie Delpy as Violette and Dany Boon as Jean-René. With its witty dialogue and relatable characters, Lolo is a heartwarming and entertaining film that explores themes of love, family, and the challenges of starting over.

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You can stream Lolo on: Apple TV Tubi

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