Up For Love Apr 2026

: The film often relies on slapstick humor and "short gags" at Alexandre's expense, which some viewers find "offensive" or "cringe-worthy" despite the film’s intended message of tolerance. Critical Perspectives

: Diane, a beautiful lawyer, falls for Alexandre, a brilliant and successful architect who happens to be 4ft 5in tall. The film follows Diane as she navigates her own prejudices and the social judgment of others. Up For Love

: A major point of contention is the decision to cast 6ft-tall Jean Dujardin and use digital shrinking effects rather than casting an actor of restricted growth. Reviewers from The Guardian and Empire noted that the visual effects often looked "crude" or "distracting," with Alexandre’s size appearing inconsistent from scene to scene. : The film often relies on slapstick humor

“Aside from the unconvincing visual-effects and above-waist framing, it makes Alexandre's plight ring utterly false, and renders Diane far harder to like.” www.empireonline.com · 9 years ago Review: "Up for Love," starring Jean Dujardin | The GATE : A major point of contention is the

: Critics generally agree that Dujardin and Efira are the film's saving grace. Their chemistry is described as "genuinely romantic" and "charming," helping to ground a story that otherwise feels thin.