_The World is Yours_ is a Kardashian of French cinema: well put together but a little slow.

The title is a reference to the leitmotiv in _Scarface_ and, like the famous film, it's a sign. For this film, however, it's a sign that the film is a gangster movie that doesn't take itself too seriously.

The story (a small time drug dealer who wants to make it big distributing Mr Freeze ice lollies in Africa) is fun, the characters are unique, and the music (ranging from gangster rap to French variety) is as well-utilised as it is eclectic. Despite some moments that drag in the second act the pace moves along at a good clip, though a better rhythm would've given it more of of the _Ocean's Eleven_ vibe it was shooting for.

Also on the plus side is the return of Isabelle Adjani, who slides nicely into her role of a crooked mother and, even better, Vincent Cassel who nails his supporting role of sincere hired hand. After a couple of leading stints he ruined by trying too hard (_Fleuve Noir_, _Gauguin_), it's a relief to see he can still bring it when he doesn't have award blindness.

(One disappointing choice the producers made was to cast Oulaya Amara, a young homophobe actress. When there are so many talented, **tolerant** actresses, hiring Ms Amara is regrettable.)