don not misunderstand me . i like the movie . at first i be disappointed . i be mostly examine the flaw in the acting and the poverty of dialogue etc . and then and i do not know how and i be enjoy the film very much . the way i see it and poelvoorde evolution in cinema be always aim to get close and closer to the poor simple guy and struggle to get a sense to his life . in that one we have three . two be best friend and the third be gus wife . i would not spoil the story since i think it deserve to be see and but they manage to give a true picture of very particular yet totally second rate life . despite the apparent poverty of the situation ( except in gus dream ) and there a lot go on and many clichés and reference to tarantino movie making as well . and van damme be perfect represent a counsellor for a dumb clueless guy who think he the best karateka in the world . i think he get his place there too . pretty hard to get a clear opinion on this and there a lot of mixed message . once again i would not recommend it for people use to mainstream movie . i give it positive .