Review #434: Mon Oncle.
Cast
Jacques Tati (Monsieur Hulot), Jean-Pierre Zola (Monsieur Arpel), Adrienne Servantie (Madame Arpel), Alain Bécourt (Gérard Arpel), Lucien Frégis (Monsieur Pichard), Betty Schneider (Betty), and Jean-François Martial (Walter) Directed by Jacques Tati.
Review
Mon Oncle (which translates to "My Uncle" in English) is a first on Movie Night, it being the first film from France to be reviewed here, and the 10th world cinema film (with the exception of British films and Canadian films), and for once, a comedy film, whereas the others were either weird films and horror films. As for the film itself, it has its quirks and moments wrapped with little dialogue, making this easy to watch. It's an easygoing film, one with gags that do bring some chuckles. My favorite is the fountain that just can't start or stop sprinkling. The actors don't say a whole lot, Tati uses music and the movements to make a visual comedy, you could almost call this a silent film, and the music keeps the flow of the film going. The film runs about two hours, but the patience and the laughs you'll get from the film makes this worth it for anyone looking for a good laugh.
Overall, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.
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