Like going to get drunk with a crazy friend you're a little afraid to party with, only to find out they're married now and have to be home early.

I often say Dupieux is my favorite director who hasn't made a film I liked. (This is a bit tongue-in-cheek as I enjoyed Rubber and Mandibules, but there's a grain of truth in every joke.) I really appreciate how his films are so far fetched you don't even try to get them.

That said, I noticed that his previous film, Mandibules, had more of a traditional narrative than his previous efforts. In an odd way, I was disappointed that I liked the movie. It felt like Dupieux was trying to appease those of us who thought his films weren't accessible, while what I admired most about him was that he didn't care what I thought.

Incredible But True takes that a step further. The premise is probably the most interesting thing about the film (which explains why it takes Dupieux practically half of his 74-minute runtime to let us in on the gag) but this shift to a story-driven film feels more contrived than his character-driven ramblings.

Which is not to say Incredible But True is a bad film. Far from it. In fact, those who found Dupieux's eccentricity intimidating will find comfort in the more traditional framework on display here.

The actors are strong (Léa Drucker shines in the comedic element), the jokes are solid (I laughed out loud several times) and the story is nice. I just think 'nice' isn't an adjective I thought I'd ever use for Dupieux.