The Valet

François Pignon (the Moroccan-born Jewish actor Gad Elmaleh) has it pretty rough. He’s a good-natured but horse-faced valet who can’t convince the love of his life to marry him. Out moping one afternoon, he is caught on film while standing on a street corner, by chance next to a supermodel who’s out on a romantic interlude with a very-married perfume magnate. When paparazzi break news of this illicit affair, the cheating hubby (played by a very funny Daniel Auteuil) cooks up a plan to have the supermodel move in with the poor bloke, so that his wife (Kristin Scott Thomas, speaking fluent French) will be convinced of his innocence. Director Francis Veber’s broad comedy is sweet and charming, much like his earlier films The Dinner Game and The Closet. The Valet is a swell springtime diversion, a movie to enjoy with your date before strolling around the lakes. Edina Cinema, 651-649-4416.