Mr. Hulot's Holiday

views updated

Mr. Hulot's Holiday ★★★½ Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot; Monsieur Hulot's Holiday 1953

Superior slapstick details the misadventures of an oblivious bachelor's seaside holiday, where disaster follows his every move. Inventive French comedian Tati at his best. Light-hearted and natural, with magical mime sequences. Followed by “Mon Oncle.” French with subtitles. 86m/B VHS, DVD . FR Jacques Tati, Natalie Pascaud, Michelle Rolia; D: Jacques Tati; W: Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet, Jacques Lagrange, Pierre Aubert; C: Jacques Mercanton; M: Alain Romans.

More From encyclopedia.com