Back To Index M. Hulots Holiday
 Barnes & Noble Writer-director Jacques Tatis comic masterpiece is an understated, eloquent throwback to the days of silent movies, and his amiable protagonist bears comparison to the gently humorous characters portrayed by Buster Keaton and other silent-screen funnymen. Monsieur Hulot (Tati) is a mild-mannered bachelor who spends his summer holidays at a small Breton seaside resort where, during his latest visit, he inadvertently triggers a series of mishaps. Hulot wears an outfit every bit as distinctive as Charlie Chaplins "little tramp" costume: hat, overcoat, and too-short trousers. He nearly always smokes a pipe and habitually walks as though hes fighting a strong wind. He instigates minor calamities wherever he goes but seems blissfully unaware of the consequences of his actions, adopting an air of bemused indifference to the pandemonium that surrounds him. In the best silent-film traditions, Tati relies little on dialogue, allowing perfectly orchestrated visuals and flawless comic timing to carry the day. Hulot ultimately appeared in four films, but this is by far the best one. Watching it will guarantee you 90 minutes of pure, unalloyed pleasure -- and thats more than you can say for many of the alleged "comedies" that flit across movie screens these days. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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