LOOSELY based on a true story, Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache's crowd-pleasing comedy has smashed box office records in France and charmed audiences around Europe.
An English-language remake, reportedly starring Colin Firth with director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) at the helm, is already in the works, attesting to the film's potential as a dark horse at next year's Oscars.
Dubbed by some wags as Driving Monsieur Daisy, this feel-good confection centres on the culture clash between a wealthy white aristocrat and a street-smart Senegalese ex-con.
Untouchable boasts some uproarious interludes and Toledano and Nakache's film is anchored by a stellar performance from Omar Sy as the jailbird, who teaches his stuffy employer to loosen up by trading Vivaldi for Earth, Wind & Fire.
However, for all its endearing qualities the picture trades heavily in racial stereotypes and you're left to contemplate whether the writer-directors are guilty of crude insensitivity or flagrant racism.
I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt; others will be less charitable and forgiving.
Philippe (Francois Cluzet) is a wealthy aristocrat who suffers terrible injuries in a paragliding accident.
He roams his Parisian mansion in a wheelchair and requires constant care to accomplish everyday tasks.
In an opening montage, a series of eminently qualified carers apply for a position in Philippe's household but he is unmoved by their glib answers.
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