The Wannabes is a comedy movie released in 2003. The movie revolves around the lives of two salesmen, Daniel and Stéphane, who work in the same store but share a bitter hatred towards each other. Due to their mounting debts, they decide to participate in a popular television game show called "The Happy Couple" to win the grand prize money of $100,000.
The show is essentially a game for couples where the participants answer a series of questions about each other, and if the answers match, they win points. Daniel and Stéphane team up, pretending to be a couple, to win the prize money. However, the challenge is not easy as they must keep up their act and win the game to clear their debts.
Throughout the movie, Daniel and Stéphane's bickering and disagreements create several comical situations. They must navigate through the challenges of the game show while keeping their false relationship believable. Along the way, they begin to uncover their true feelings towards each other and eventually become friends.
The Wannabes features a talented cast, including Vincent Elbaz as Daniel, Samy Naceri as Stéphane, and Catherine Frot as the show's host. The movie was directed by Isabelle Mergault and written by Luc Chaumar and Isabelle Mergault. It received mixed reviews from critics but did well commercially, entertaining audiences with its engaging plot, witty dialogue, and adorable lead characters.
