I admit that I set out to watch this movie fully expecting that it wouldn’t hold a candle to the original French movie, as is often the case with remakes. I am delighted to say I was entirely wrong and in fact I am left wondering if this movie may have exceeded the original! It executes perfectly on all its themes showing us the value of friendship, kindness, respect for the “other”, forgiveness, belief in oneself and hope. Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston pulled a magic trick: making us believe that the race and status barriers are no match for the power of the heart.