Franck Dubosc’s 'Un Ours dans le Jura' Garners Mixed Reviews as a Dark Comedy Experiment

The film, inspired by Coen brothers' thrillers, blends humor and noir elements but struggles to maintain its initial promise.

Franck Dubosc's third directorial effort, 'Un Ours dans le Jura,' is a dark comedy set in a snowy rural French town, exploring themes of morality and strained relationships.
The film features Dubosc as a struggling sapinière owner whose life spirals after a car accident involving drug traffickers, with Laure Calamy and Benoît Poelvoorde in supporting roles.
Critics have noted the film's strong start with noir elements and dark humor, but many felt it falters midway, shifting to a more conventional comedic tone.
While some praise the film's cinematography and Calamy's performance, others criticize Dubosc and Poelvoorde's lackluster portrayals and the uneven pacing of the narrative.
Dubosc acknowledges the influence of the Coen brothers' 'Fargo' but asserts his film retains a distinctly French identity, blending humor, gore, and emotional depth.