SummaryOlivia (Samara Weaving), a movie star, enlists Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) – a parking valet – to pose as her lover to cover for a relationship with a married man (Max Greenfield). As a valet, the hard-working Antonio usually flies under the radar but his ruse with Olivia thrusts him into the spotlight and brings him to see himself more clearly than... Read More
Directed By:Richard Wong
Written By:Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, Francis Veber
The Valet
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Generally Favorable
62
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Generally Favorable
6.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
62
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May 18, 2022
80
Thanks to the synthesis of adaptation, direction and ensemble — especially its leads — The Valet rewardingly finds its own way.
May 25, 2022
79
The Valet parks itself squarely between the lines of established genre tropes, but with such precision and flair that you can’t help but be charmed.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.3
50% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
43% Mixed
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7% Negative
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May 23, 2022
8
The valet is a heartwarming dramedy with a superb cast and decent production value. The sharp screenplay and comedic timing carried me from start to finish with quite a few belly laughs.
Feb 9, 2026
6
Some films don’t aim to reinvent anything and still manage to work with a certain dignity. The Valet fits right into that space: a light, pleasant romantic comedy that keeps a steady smile, even if it rarely surprises. It doesn’t chase big ambitions, and it doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, which ultimately works in its **** screenplay follows very familiar paths, built around misunderstandings, social differences, and cultural clashes we’ve seen countless times before. At moments, it feels like it’s trying to handle more ideas than necessary, touching on themes that don’t always blend smoothly. Still, the overall tone remains friendly enough to keep the film from dragging.Much of the charm comes from the cast, especially Samara Weaving, who once again proves how magnetic she is on screen. She brings presence, comedic timing, and an effortless connection with the audience, even when the material itself feels limited. The supporting cast does solid work and adds warmth **** direction stays functional and safe, avoiding risks and letting the story move forward without distractions. That makes the film easy to watch, but also reinforces the feeling that it could have been sharper or bolder, particularly when it comes to its **** Valet isn’t a film that will linger in your memory for long, but it doesn’t really need to. It works as light entertainment, offering a few genuinely pleasant moments and performances that elevate the material. It’s the kind of romantic comedy you enjoy more for who’s in it than for what it does, and on those terms, it delivers.
May 19, 2022
70
The Valet is an earnest crowd pleaser that unabashedly celebrates the bonds of a Latino family in a tight-knit neighborhood with rom-com aplomb.
May 18, 2022
60
The Valet is a charming twist on a classic trope led by two delightful leads, even if it sometimes struggles under the weight of all it has taken on.
May 18, 2022
50
The central relationship of “The Valet” is the weakest part of the film, and much of the comedy is a bit tiresome, though a few bits do pop.
May 18, 2022
40
A low-energy comedy remade from a French farce, The Valet tries (and fails) to inject an absurd story of stardom and fake romance with added commentary and sentiment. Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving lead a more than capable cast, but they can’t overcome the film’s sluggish length and disconnected story.
Sep 17, 2022
6
Not bad. Pretty funny with a bizarre scenario which creates some even more funny moments. Had a good time.
May 20, 2022
4
An outdated remake of a 16 year old French movie. That's pretty much evidence of why it feels so ill-adapted. The Valet is a film that was clearly made with the intention of targeting Latino audiences, mostly because of the presence of Eugenio Derbez, the Mexican Rob Schneider. What's surprising is that even though the film doesn't make them a couple, the age disparity is excessive and very noticeable for what the story unfolds.
Samara Weaving is 30 years old, Derbez is twice her age.
The age difference between the actors in the original film was only 6 years. At 60, he's probably too old for roles like this one. I mean he's producing these films in the hopes of exploiting that particular market in the U.S, but he should stop wanting the lead roles. Especially when his bet is so basic and predictable. 100% understandable why it ended up on Hulu.
May 31, 2022
3
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