Reviewers from IMDb and Steve Pulaski generally praise the film for its tight narrative and constant quiet humor, though some find the final act divisive.
The film parallels this supernatural plot with a secondary story involving Alain's boss, Gérard, who attempts to combat his own aging through a "technological" upgrade—an electronic penis. Incroyable mais vrai(2022)
Critics note the film explores how people desperately try to "cheat Father Time" only to lose their sanity in the process. Critical Reception Reviewers from IMDb and Steve Pulaski generally praise
( Incredible But True ), directed by the absurdist master Quentin Dupieux , is a surreal, "SF-lite" comedy that tackles the existential dread of aging with a signature weirdness. Released in 2022, the film follows a middle-aged couple, Alain and Marie, who move into a suburban house that hides a logic-defying secret in its basement. Core Plot & Themes Critical Reception ( Incredible But True ), directed
The narrative centers on the discovery of a "Fountain of Youth" within the couple's new home—a hole that allows those who enter to travel forward in time by three days while physically de-aging by several hours.