"Inspector Bellamy"

If the French government has not already named Gerard Depardeu a National Treasure, they should definitely do so! In this wonderful film, as the great, and now famous (having written his memoirs), Inspector, he is supposed to be vacationing with his wife, but cannot resist getting involved with a murder suspect who comes to him for help. That's only one plot among several mysteries to be unraveled and stories to be told. I don't know what it is about Depardeu, but he is absolutely fascinating to watch. He is simply lovable! Strength with gentleness, charm, and intelligence emanate (ooze?) from his being. This film provides love interest (for one thing, the Inspector loves his wife, and she loves him, and it's beautiful to see!--- and so is she!). There are situations of betrayal, false identity, sibling rivalry and an old hidden secret. "Inspector Bellamy" has everything going for it, including a superb cast, who seem effortless in perfectly inhabiting the characters they play. Brilliant casting. Photography effective and artistic. And an unbelievably amusing courtroom scene. English Subtitles, of course, for those who don't speak French. I savored this movie. FOUR BIG STARS!