INTRO:
If you like Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean, then you'll love this holiday sequel.
We have been kept waiting for nigh on a decade,back to 1997 infact, since our nerdy hapless walking disaster goof bag last exploded onto cinematic screen in the ultimate disaster movie.
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One man's journey... to the beach.Mr Bean is heading to the South of France for a simple ... more
holiday in the sun. his voyage from London to the Riviera soon transcends into one of mischief and mayhem! Mr Bean inadvertently creates havoc wherever he goes. This culminates in an unscheduled and riotous screening of his own video diary at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mr Bean is heading to the South of France for a simple holiday in the sun. His voyage from ... more
London to the Riviera soon transcends into one of mischief and mayhem as he inadvertently creates havoc wherever he goes culminating in an unscheduled and riotous screening of his own video diary at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Holiday. In his latestmisadventure, Mr. Bean - the nearly wordless misfit who seems to befollowed by a trail of pratfalls anf hijinks - goes on holiday tothe French riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure ofcinematic proportions. Tired of the wet, dreary London weather, Bean packs up hissuitcase and camcorder and heads for Cannes for some sun on thebeach. But his trip doesn't go as smoothly as he had hoped when thebumbling Bean falls face first into a series of mishaps andfortunate coincidences, far-fetched enough to make his ownavant-garde film. Special Features: Deleted scenes Featurettes Theatrical trailer
Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Advantages: Belly laughs,Sheer slapstick stupidity & the 'feel good' factor. Disadvantages: You either love him, or you hate him.
...you like Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean, then you'll love this holiday sequel.
We have been kept waiting for nigh on a decade,back to 1997 infact, since our nerdy hapless walking disaster goof bag last exploded onto cinematic screen in the ultimate disaster movie.
Bean is as always, unfailingly unquestionably unique- who else could get away with it? And you can't help yourself roaring with laughter at the ensuing madness that follows ... ...and belongings lost, passport-less, penniless Mr Bean with a hansome "fostered son" dons a black nun type head dress, fashioned in part after "froeline Maria" double quick time to use as a frantic 'prop' acting the 'Mother ' character from the opera amongst the crowds...a black sweater on his ridiculous head, with the rousing Italian opera soloist, singing: "Caro Bambino Mia...." or whatever it's called to sing along ... more
INTRO:
If you like Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean, then you'll love this holiday sequel. We have been kept waiting for nigh on a decade,back to 1997 infact, since our nerdy hapless walking disaster goof bag last exploded onto cinematic screen in the ultimate disaster movie.
Bean is as always, unfailingly unquestionably unique- who else could get away with it? And you can't help yourself roaring with laughter at the ensuing madness that follows him wherever he goes, on one caper after another.
The fact that a practically non speaking silent Atkinson can raise so many chuckles from so many different races cultures and backgrounds is a testament of his unquestionable skill and the universal appeal to all ages, nationalities.
Breaking down all those adult barriers we spend all our lives building seems such a waste, at times like these where in this particular role "where the English language meets the Frenchie's " perhaps we oft times find ourselves wishing that we could get away with what he does- and how might we have his utter and complete childishness, the oblivious audacity of the annoying little nerd and his self absorbed selfishness . We laugh at the complete lack of regard and common sense! for bean is uncomfortably at times, not only moronic and ridiculous but heart touchingly ineptly inadequate both socially and mentally...you remember the film "Rain Man" don't you? The behaviour though bizzare and borders on the autisitic/ asperger's syndrome,to Bean this is completely normal to boot. and I think its his complete removal of anything similar to a normal life that sppurs on these entertaining sequels and makes us love him or hate him as much as we do...! ah but to enjoy the momment as Bean does. How good it is to have laughter in our grief- laden world!
THE BASICS:
As ever deliciously childish, the plot is simple and easy to follow, crafted with our neighbouring frenchies; the scenery, the music score, the narrative entertaining lively funny, there is something so unique and special with Bean because he is so universally captured and understood, if not appreciated.
This time, Bean has won a top prize ticket at the local village fayre and for once he has succeeded in winning! An all expenses paid trip of a week's holiday to the auspicious "Cote' di azurro" as the italians say, the blue coast beach-where? in the exclusive jet settingly rich and famous heart of the Cannes film festival area - the sunny south of france. Yup, 1 week's beach holiday break, which includes a free camcorder thrown in to record the happy event;- and it is this object that sets the scene for the usual fine chaotic messes, the poposterous and religiously scream worthy catalogue plots and twists where everything inevitably goes haywire, with the usual finest most ridiculous farce goofs to unfold, filming himself along the way where his humble camera video diary ends up being shown at the Annual Cannes festival....! complete with an alledged kidnapped son of a film director along the way. Confused?
Of course he is!
This is Bean at his untalkative best. With a good but little known on the whole supporting cast
I haven't laughed at such slapstick since the film of Bean in America and without giving anything else away, this clean and family friendly adventure will keep you entertained for it's 1 hour and a half's length.
We are shown the jewels of France; from the capital's Eiffel tower, down through the yellow corn fields blowing in the beeze the frenchie countryside and finally (completely bewildered as usual) gatecrashes into the middle of an acting set itself ,meets Sabine a budding french actress, and where there is an actual war film being made and which he ultimately gets to play another very funny part which concludes in him getting fired by the poor director (who is nothing but a self absorbed, talentless shallow ageing tin- bit director), ...and how through a door which is the catalyst for Beans dreamt of final destination ... the sunny all exclusive jet setting south of France, where he so longs to get a paddle on the beach at last.
The highlight- of course is it's ending, with its "feel good" factor where of course everything gets put right ...all the muddles are solved and he's back in everyone's good books, But there is, for me-one scene which shouldn't be missed. ...
"CARO BAMBINO.................(with a lookalike ugly version of 'Froeline Maria!') ?!
It's The market stall scene, where a half starving, bag and belongings lost, passport-less, penniless Mr Bean with a hansome "fostered son" dons a black nun type head dress, fashioned in part after "froeline Maria" double quick time to use as a frantic 'prop' acting the 'Mother ' character from the opera amongst the crowds...a black sweater on his ridiculous head, with the rousing Italian opera soloist, singing: "Caro Bambino Mia...." or whatever it's called to sing along to as a street busker entertaining, or rather soundlessly "mime" it is here his skill lights up the screen. we are subjected to a pathetic mercilessly ugly but heart warming treat..........do watch out for this.
It will win no oscars but his work does keep Atkinsons coffers nice and slicked. but for this slapstick scene alone it'll make you want to applaud.. . If on the other hand, you feel like walking out in dismissive contempt, then you just remember that it'll all be over in a mere hour and a half.
The release date was only March 31st so it should be hitting your local cinema anytime now if not already. Dig the pictures of Atkinson together with some of the cast below.....
STARRING: Rowan Atkinson William Dafoe ( From Spiderman ) SUPPORTING CAST: Jean Rochefort Max Baldry (the 11yr old, playing the part of the son to a Romanian film director) Emma Caudels (Sabien. The French supporting actress)
DIRECTOR: Steve Bendelack DiSTRIBUTOR: Universal Pictures
Tck Tck! Bean .....God bless 'im. And god preserve us all!
FOOTNOTE: Please disregard the fact it is not in DVD form yet and is at this stage only in film version only. Ciao does not have a seperate catagaory for film only. Also The title of this was meant to have got you guessing what he gets up to in a restaurant. For more clues, go to the pictures! Enjoy!
Advantages: Funny, great for kids of all ages Disadvantages: If you don't like Mr Bean, this will not be your thing
...merchandising to accompany it but Mr Bean's Holiday manages to just about pull it off. It is short enough for younger kids like my 3 year old and still managed to make my 10 year old stepson laugh however, if your older kids (8+) are forced to choose between Mr Bean and the likes of the latest Fantastic Four, Spiderman or Shrek 3 I fear Mr Bean will probably lose out.
It didn’t do so much for me and I am not convinced it will be to all adults’ tastes ... ...rainy days when your kids are complaining about being bored and you are short on other ideas.
***Funny scene that had me laughing more than it should have***
Waitress on Train: Un café? Mr. Bean: Oui. Waitress on Train: Du sucre? Mr. Bean: Non. Waitress on Train: You speak very good French. Mr. Bean: Gracias ...
ally2kc 08.05.2007
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Advantages: It ends. Disadvantages: Oh God, where to begin...
...its match when the hapless Mr Bean wins a holiday to its Riviera. Wherever he goes chaos reigns, so it’s hardly surprising when he gets himself lost in Paris, ends up making a boy’s father miss the train so he has to get them both to Cannes, whilst dealing with the everyday traumas of French cuisine, baguette machines, film sets and the language barrier. Will he ever get to his destination?
To be honest I’ve never understood the global appeal of ... ...(usually by focussing on items Mr Bean is going to leave behind). And the director allows the jokes to go on way too long so you feel like he’s flogging a dead horse. If he just shaved off a second here and there it would make the jokes much sharper. It’s difficult when your main character barely speaks and relies almost solely on slapstick because there are only so many things the human face and body can do. So once you’ve seen all of Rowan Atkinson’s ...
afy9mab 31.05.2007
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Advantages: Funny with classic Mr Bean moments Disadvantages: Some subtitles for the French spoken parts
...all been done before where Mr Bean is concerned but, I have always find the character amusing and so I was hoping it would provide some laughs to entertain us.
The plot - The film follows Mr Bean who we see first of all at a church raffle and immediately we see his stupid side as we see him get all confused with his number which happens to be the winning ticket but he gets all confused as he has 99 but, thinks its 66! Typical Bean humour!
He finds ... ...can imagine no journey involving Mr Bean can go smoothly and so chaos follows him wherever he goes starting off by causing a man who is travelling with his son to miss getting on the train and his poor son being on his own. Mr Bean decides to try and help the lad get back to his dad but along the way more trouble is caused and of course confusion! We see Mr Bean meet many people along his way but will he ever really get to the South of France and ...
peteandcesca 22.08.2008 (11.08.2008)
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Advantages: A few good scenes Disadvantages: Where's the holiday?
...I sat down to watch Mr Bean's Holiday the other weekend, and as I was much younger when I saw his first Hollywood outing I wasn't sure what to expect - I remember liking the first movie, and if the movie saw a combination of some of his greatest sketches then it should have been a big hit for me. With my mum coming in and out of the room every now and again, it was interesting to get a diverse view of how older viewers found the movie and how me, ... ...I'm not too cool for Mr Bean. Hell, I'm not too cool for Shrek, but I think when you reach a certain age you do view the whole concept of the character in a different light. To open up the movie Mr Bean (Rowan Atkinson) attends his local raffle, where he is disappointed that he doesn't win the top prize of a holiday away to Cannes.. only he has, and holding his ticket upside down opens up the whole 66/99 confusion. I thought - PERFECT, the raffle ...
nathaninnit 10.10.2007
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...a reviewon the DVD of Mr Beans' Holiday, the main character of which we are all familiar with no doubt. You all know of Mr Bean, from the short series and cartoon versions that have been shown in the last few years or so. This film is actually the second that Rowan Atkinson has done in the form of Bean, the first one being when he went to America in order to unveil the new painting of Whistlers' Mother. But anyway, that is enough on that one as this ... ...story are hat Mr Bean wins a holiday to Cannes at a local church village fete, but it just so happens to be when the Cannes Film Festival is on. During his train journey through France, he meets many people; films his journey; supposedly kidnaps a young boy (but only because his dad failed to get on the train - his dad is also involved in the festival); lose everything, and beat the competitors in the local branch of the Tour de France (I assume). ...
dynamicnurse 29.04.2009
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Eager for a break from the drab rain of London, Mr Bean heads off for France, but soon enough his dream holiday has become just another collection of unfortunate and hilarious predicaments.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS, Universal Pictures UK Video Rental
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Deleted scenes, Bean in Cannes featurette, French Beans featurette
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1
Professional reviews
Review
[A] skillful, streamlined romp chronicling the haphazard journey to the Cannes seaside of the ungainly Mr. Bean...[With] an imaginatively choreographed flow of comic episodes... (Sight and Sound, 16/07/2007)
With its obvious nods to Tati, a surprise for Charles Trenet lovers and much humour at the expense of celluloid pretensions, there’s ample diversion here for even the snootiest cinemagoer (Time Out, 16/07/2007)
DVD Description
Rowan Atkinson (BLACKADDER GOES FORTH) reprises his role as accident-prone Mr Bean in this sequel to BEAN - THE ULTIMATE DISASTER MOVIE, set in the French Riviera. Eager for a break from the drab rain of London, Bean wins a holiday and a camcorder in a competition and heads off for the south of France, but soon enough his dream holiday has become just another collection of unfortunate and hilarious predicaments. When Bean attempts to catch a train while in France, he inadvertently separates a child from his father, which leads to the father reporting to the police that a kidnapping has taken place. Further chaos ensues when Bean is cast in a commercial and he goes on to disrupt the Cannes Film Festival. Rowan Atkinson once again presents his highly physical comedic style in MR BEAN'S HOLIDAY, playing the titular character as he bumbles about France, causing laugh-filled mayhem out of the simplest of situations.
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