Review of Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953) by Jim S — 16 Aug 2008
A classic of French cinema and one of Jacques Tati's most famous films, the film contains much the same visual satire that of the pictures of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. An extraordinary melange of slapstick comedy (often veering towards the surreal) and visual poetry, Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot paints a portrait of French middle-class life which is both charming and cruel.
The film is a is a remarkable and hugely original piece of cinema, quite different to anything else at the time and since. The seemingly endless stream of visual jokes are brilliantly realised and have a timeless quality which ensure that the film will continue to entertain.
This review of Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953) was written by Jim S on 16 Aug 2008.
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.
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