La Tour 2 contrôle infernale

• Comedy

A chaotic and surprisingly tender comedy unfolds as two aspiring pilots, relegated to baggage handling after a centrifuge mishap, find themselves the unlikely last line of defense when a hilariously inept terrorist group seizes control of an airport control tower. The film distinguishes itself not through spectacle, but through a sustained, escalating sense of absurdity fuelled by bureaucratic incompetence and the protagonists’ desperate, increasingly improvised attempts to manage the crisis. It's a uniquely French brand of slapstick woven with surprisingly poignant moments of camaraderie, moving beyond simple farce to explore themes of thwarted ambition and the quiet dignity found in unexpected circumstances. The humor arises from watching ordinary men forced into extraordinary situations, navigating the madness with a mix of panic and resigned acceptance, creating a distinctly offbeat and endearing viewing experience.