NenaNadine
12Apr11
I think that about sums it up.
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diogo
22Jan12
This guy is a master when it comes to critic the bourgeoisie. It is incredible how people can be so superficial and pointless. This film represents the real society of spectacle where the person who has the prettiest toy is the winner and gets praise. Tati warned us but we didn't care, that is why our world is like you see it...
Ingrid Hoeben
15Jan12
I'd like to be part of the Mr Hulot universe, even as a cardboard cut out (=my public group on Facebook, dear Hulotians and fans of this unique author: unite)
CRUSSER
6Nov11
Now I can't stop thinking about this thing. I was doubtful b4 but I'm so very totes certain and shit now: this is my no. 1, w a bullet, baby! I think I finally know what "pure cinema" means.
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Francisco R.
7Oct11
So far this is the only movie I have seen where the apparent (and only) traces of a story lie behind the scenery, but the latter is so gigantic that baffles, amazes and becomes the commanding presence in the movie from the very first shot. No matter how good the Blu-ray looks, this masterpiece should be seen in a theater or at least a similar big screen.
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Josh Hansen
28Aug11
A statement by Tati of how much society has changed along with his beloved city. In the modern world everyone is a tourist, but Tati shows us that once we can find one another, we all belong.
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Kilgore Trout
15Aug11
Just saw a 70mm print of this projected at a grand old movie palace - perhaps the only way to fully appreciate Tati's incredibly intricate mise-en-scene. Surely one of the greatest of all films.
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Parandian
18Jul11
Re-visited 'Playtime' tonight, and it still stands out for me as many surely have mentioned before, a playfull satire with a humanity and entertainment value which never compromises. I recomend 'Playtime' as a joyful entrance into the world of Jacques Tati!
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Inner Pattern
21Apr11
It's really good...there's no doubt about it. Unfortunately though I fail to see this as a masterpiece. On a technical level? Sure but maybe not on an enjoyment level. For me Tati's humor is more charming than it is laugh out loud hilarious. I do think this deserves a second look though because there's just too much going on in each scene! For now it's a 4.
Anton Williams
15Apr11
François Truffaut praised it as "a film that comes from another planet, where they make films differently".
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D Lincoln
13Feb11
I've been going through Tati's catalogue again in anticipation of The Illusionist, which has just come to my area. Watched Playtime again last night, this time on the big screen, and was blown away... again. The humor is so distinct, and every inch of every frame is full of goodies. I'd forgotten about the multiple Hulots wandering around. This time it felt more like a sci-fi flick than anything else.
Susanna-Cole
5Jan11
In the category of cinematography, the first half of this is the slow-churning cream of the crop, and on occasion, overwhelmingly wonderful. The colors! Unfortunately, I found the latter half a little less dazzling.
Erik Villasenor
7Aug10
So many beautifully executed jokes and scenes! I love this film. One of my new favorites. Incredible stuff!
