It is described as a "shaggy dog story" that avoids typical sci-fi tropes to focus on the banality and tragedy of everyday life.
It is an "absolute gem" for fans of Dupieux's previous work like Mandibles , though its "skin-deep" exploration of vanity may feel too fleeting for some. Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror - Page 103 of 1052 Incroyable mais vrai(2022)
The film parallels this supernatural plot with a secondary story involving Alain's boss, Gérard, who attempts to combat his own aging through a "technological" upgrade—an electronic penis. It is described as a "shaggy dog story"
Critics note the film explores how people desperately try to "cheat Father Time" only to lose their sanity in the process. Critical Reception Incroyable mais vrai(2022)