Le succès persistant du film sur des plateformes comme OK.ru repose en grande partie sur son affiche exceptionnelle.

While primarily a French production, the film's reach extends beyond France.

The narrative centers on Daniel (Auteuil), an aging book editor who lives a comfortable, seemingly happy life with his wife, Isabelle (Sandrine Kiberlain). The equilibrium is disrupted when Daniel’s friend, Patrick (Gérard Depardieu), insists on bringing his new, much younger girlfriend, Emma (Adriana Ugarte), over for dinner.

However, the film was not without its defenders. Some critics and viewers found it to be a "subtle, intelligent, and funny" film that adeptly explores the complexities of desire within a long-term relationship. On SensCritique, one review praises the film for expressing "with brilliance the questions of desire and fantasy in the worn-out and aging couple."