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Playtime

1967
Comedy
2h 35m
Monsieur Hulot has to contact an American official in Paris, but he gets lost in the maze of modern architecture which is filled with the latest technical gadgets. Caught in the tourist invasion, Hulot roams around Paris with a group of American tourists, causing chaos in his usual manner. (imdb)
Directed by:
Jacques Tati Jacques Tati
Written by:
Jacques Lagrange Art Buchwald
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Starring:
Rita Maiden John Abbey Jacques Tati Jacques Tati Barbara Dennek France Rumilly France Delahalle Valérie Camille
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Genre:
Comedy
Countries:
France, Italy
Languages:
English, French, German
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Playtime

1967
Comedy
2h 35m
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Rated 07 Jan 2007
90
85th
It's only occasionally that this stuff is laugh-out-loud funny; the important thing is that it's never ever the least bit boring or tedious. The film moves along at its own pace, in its own world. It isn't quite like the real world, but it still says so much about real life. Above all, though, it's a simply awesome way to pass two hours: relaxing, though-provoking, and constantly amusing.
Rated 07 Jan 2007
eric_wkEric WK
Rated 05 Sep 2009
100
99th
Two of the best and most enjoyable hours I've ever spent watching movies. I could discuss the elegant mis-en-scene, insane set work or subtle humor and attention to detail, but it's better seen than heard. Put simply, Play Time is an incredible film. It is smart, funny, beautiful and creative and it ends up simultaneously playing as escapism and as constant reminder that this absurd thing we call life is nothing if not wondrous. It may very well be perfect.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
joojooJooJoo
Rated 02 Apr 2010
7
99th
A movie devoted to complete continuity, monstrous charm, & ingenuity in its ever-increasingly eccentric compendium of confusion in modern day life. That kind of wide-eyed view of modernity that you'd find in a Tex Avery short on the future, or perhaps more to the point, in Chaplin's Modern Times. It starts out slyly and simply but once you get to the restaurant, there's at least 10 different items/people to keep track of in every frame. To simply label this comedy seems to almost miss the point.
Rated 02 Apr 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 17 Jan 2007
86
87th
A wonderfully comic and gently melancholy look at people struggling against their modern homogenized environments. Wide shots and long takes give you time to process how much is happening in any scene, while still leaving plenty to discover during subsequent viewings. The frame is loaded with sight gags, mellow slapstick, and social commentary. The only problem is that few of the other characters are as intrinsically appealing as Hulot.
Rated 17 Jan 2007
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
72nd
When I was watching this film I felt like I was looking at a Rube Goldberg device: everything was magnificently orchestrated and choreographed and it was great to see it all play out.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 26 Feb 2019
88
88th
Satire + social commentary X (observational + slapstick) / silent film = Playtime
Rated 26 Feb 2019
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 25 Oct 2010
65
50th
With a bleeding heart, I cannot rate this film any higher. Yes, I still love the style and the ideas, the ... innovative steps in mise-en-scene and storytelling that this film take towards a new era in modern film history. Yet, watching an italian dub of this film with weak subtitling, I was largely bored. Not nearly as fun as I'd expected and passages without Hulot himself, I simply disliked. You could say that irrationally I love it, and rationally I found it a drag with glimpses of genious.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 01 Aug 2007
65
33rd
It takes more than colorful set designs and creative imagery to make a good movie. Like, for example, interesting characters, dialog, and a story of somekind.
Rated 01 Aug 2007
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 19 Nov 2014
80
73rd
Daring, unique, and consistent in vision, Tati's Playtime is a true masterpiece. One that highly polarized its audience, but manages to earn the greatest respect in contemporary film criticism. The only problem is that it's largely uninvolving, considering the relatively long running time and sterile cinematography, repeatedly using the same long shot. But I can imagine that this was the whole point. The ending, in which the modern city is shown as a theme park, works on so many levels.
Rated 19 Nov 2014
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 26 Apr 2009
96
99th
This here, this is the real avant-garde of cinema. Tati shatters conventional narrative and jams his frame with an impossible amount of detail. In doing so he damn near creates a new paradigm for film viewing, letting the viewer construct their own experience and rewarding multiple viewings. In addition to that and some mighty impressive production design, it's an uncommonly perceptive film about humanity's triumph over the "straight lines" of modern living. And it's funny! Brilliant stuff.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
vesupriavesupria
Rated 23 Sep 2010
8
88th
This is perhaps beyond words, and indeed it is fittingly short of dialogue, preferring to lose the viewer in an array of beautifully shot, and highly creative sets, imagery and screenplay. There is really no story, but the spirit is constant throughout, providing a link. Tati takes the role of the observer "looking in from outside" and seeks to find meaning in the chaos of the modern world. He finds emptiness, and struggle, but in itself this can prove remarkable and wondrous, if only for irony.
Rated 23 Sep 2010
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 19 Mar 2009
90
90th
A visually and sonically amazing cinematic experience.
Rated 19 Mar 2009
damildamil
Rated 27 Feb 2013
75
81st
I had no idea what was being presented to me at the beginning of this film, but once I began to understand the filmmaking style & type of humour it was going for, I really enjoyed it. It was almost like a silent film, except not as much emphasis on slapstick. It definitely made me chuckle a number of times. I loved how there was always so much going on in each frame. You'd probably need to watch it more than once to see every joke. It was a little bit long, but I'm totally glad I watched it.
Rated 27 Feb 2013
anilscnanilscn
Rated 16 Sep 2021
45
38th
yani şaka maka gülme efekti olan, 1920 filmlerini taklit eden ve 10 dk içinde anlatılacak bir hicivi 2 saatten fazla tekrar tekrar aynı şeyleri izleterek tutan bir filme bu puanları mı verdiniz. sürü psikolojisinin anasını ... (ayrıca yönetmen filmi komik yapmaya çalışmış ancak ciddi manada mimik oynatmadım. )
Rated 16 Sep 2021
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 23 Jan 2012
10
96th
Mr. Hulot's Holiday and My Uncle were visual comedies. Play Time is an ultra-sensory visual comedy. There's a distinction, I promise, and you'll see what I mean within seconds of starting the movie. The set-pieces are giant and filled with people moving around doing this and that. This is as close as it gets to a Where's Waldo? movie.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 29 Dec 2014
10
97th
(2nd viewing) Tati's magnum opus, as far as I'm concerned, both an insane and insanely enjoyable ride through the disorienting maze of bureaucracy, consumerism and modern architecture. You can also tell he had reached a point in his career where he simply didn't take 'no' for an answer anymore. You either shared his vision or were politely asked to fuck off.
Rated 29 Dec 2014
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 23 Mar 2008
80
61st
A pretty amusing film that lives and dies on the intricacies of its design. Even in simple shots there's a lot of detail which means that even when the action isn't captivating there's something to look at. In fact, most of the fun I derived from the film was in seeing a lot of real parts of human interaction and daily life exaggerated and parodied. It can feel a little slow at times though, especially the restaurant scene which got grating towards the end.
Rated 23 Mar 2008
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 08 Jan 2011
70
69th
Some of the incidents in Tati's futuristic Paris are brilliant and hilarious (such as the scene where Hulot conducts outrageous, side-splitting experiments with brand-new modern chairs in a company waiting room), while some others are mostly uninteresting or a bit boring. But on the whole, this is a film that has to be seen again and again for one to discover every single scene's amazing complexity and dive into its profound messages. A directorial triumph.
Rated 08 Jan 2011
henrikHenrik
Rated 22 Jan 2011
90
96th
I have to quote Roger Ebert on this, because Tati's genius doesn't get any clearer than this: "It occupies no genre and does not create a new one. It is a filmmaker showing us how his mind processes the world around him."
Rated 22 Jan 2011
deadmarshDeadmarsh
Rated 24 Jul 2011
20
0th
One of the most boring films I've ever seen. Too long and unfunny. This supposed comedic masterpiece is lost on me.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
pyrosexualpyrosexual
Rated 13 Aug 2016
55
8th
Like 90% of 70mm filmmaking, I found it overdone and dull. The epitome of style over substance, as well as pretension. I can acknowledge it's technically impressive, but in a way that's of little value to me.
Rated 13 Aug 2016
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 10 Aug 2010
95
98th
Captures the riot of life in the most stunning ways.
Rated 10 Aug 2010
bownBown
Rated 02 Jan 2020
93
97th
An incredible achievement with beautiful, rich visuals, thoughtful social commentary, and so many wry, amusing, clever and/or just straight-up hilarious moments. The sets are mind-bogglingly impressive and the frames are so packed full of interesting moments that had my eyes darting around the screen like never before. Even with just a quarter of the ideas on display this would be deserving of its status, but it constantly gives 500%, stuffing so many gags and thoughts into every second.
Rated 02 Jan 2020
iranscamiranscam
Rated 14 Oct 2010
95
97th
Play Time is a film that pretty much succeeds in every regard. With every scene ripe with extremely clever subtle humor and the occasional outrageous physical gag, and with each frame filled with eccentric characters with little to no discernible dialogue, Tati pretty much nails the absurdity of modern city life through the eyes of outsiders and tourists. Oh, and it looks very pretty, too.
Rated 14 Oct 2010
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 04 Sep 2015
88
96th
If Mr. Bean were Parisian, grappled with modern technology and architecture as opposed to social norms, and found himself lost in elaborately awe-inspiring sets that are equal parts dollhouse and rat maze, then you might have something like 'Play Time.' Every frame is filled with such an abundance of visual & aural gags, each shot choreographed to create a symphony of chaos, that I really am not sure how to properly define this, nor can I think of much comparison. Brilliant.
Rated 04 Sep 2015
djrossdjross
Rated 07 Jan 2014
30
12th
I can only conclude that I just do not like the cinema of Jacques Tati. Even his celebrated attacks on the effects of modern life seem largely to amount to an all-too-comfortable anti-modernism and anti-Americanism.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
mrtwitchMrTwitch
Rated 25 Nov 2009
96
85th
Tati brings you exactly what you would expect bringing Mr. Hulot to a busy city. Every scene is framed like a work of art and every movement executed with ballet like precision. The man truly put his love into his films.
Rated 25 Nov 2009
redflagredflag
Rated 09 Jan 2018
100
98th
Pure sociology, yet somehow it's neither clinical nor cynical. Miraculous whimsy, crying in joy at the slow buildup to the end. "The people will survive," as the Minutemen once said. Contrast with the cynical misanthropy and hostility towards the audience in a film with similar themes like Week End.
Rated 09 Jan 2018
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 06 Feb 2012
4
74th
The graphical apex of Tati's work, the frame constantly packed with intricate choreography. It's fucking crazy. For the first hour I thought it was strangely tame and sterile. It lacked the warmth I've come to expect from Tati, and the Hulot character himself seemed anonymous. Then comes the restaurant sequence, one of the greatest extended set pieces ever, and all hell breaks loose. Now I've realized there's a point to these adverse halves: rigid modernity is finally overcome by human charm.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
cclxndrcclxndr
Rated 08 Sep 2010
100
99th
Clever and picturesque. I just love how each shot is so meticulously composed in movement and design. Perfect in its attention to detail, fluidity and subtle humor, this movie is great for a pick-me-up. If you don't find wonder in the absurdity, you're missing the point.
Rated 08 Sep 2010
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 16 Dec 2013
8
97th
a stunning observation on modernity and consumerism, both gently critical and puckishly adoring of technology. stylistically this is like a slightly more absurd nashville, but rather than an oppressively cynical portrait of nashville - and america - we get an ironically playful depiction of paris - and the present future. both the labyrinthine set design and the intensely detailed character quilt are things that really must be seen to be believed. above all, it's unique, satirical, and lovable.
Rated 16 Dec 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 18 Jan 2008
85
94th
Hypnotic and one of a kind. Sort of perfect.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
chemical404chemical404
Rated 08 Feb 2010
81
96th
Like nothing I have seen before. Perfectly orchestrated movie. A lot like silent comedies, minus the slapstick. There are so much going on in each frame, it's impossible to follow everything, therefore I believe it will be new with each re-watch of it. Architecture plays it's own role. Seriously, no one could describe this film, just watch it.
Rated 08 Feb 2010
bob_thrillinbob thrillin
Rated 06 Jun 2013
93
91st
Watched this yesterday while surrounded by distractions, and as a result, didn't like the film at all. Decided to give it another shot today, and my God, what a funny, remarkable film. Go in knowing how Tati operates (extremely subtly) and the level of concentration required of you, and you'll love it as much as I did the second time round.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 12 Mar 2011
60
27th
12 mart 11, pera muzesi & tati mizahi kesinlikle bana gore degil. kendisi cok basarili bir yonetmen ama komedi konusunda benim acimdan sinifta kaliyor.guldurmuyor, eglendirmiyor. fonda vermeye calistigi modern toplum elestirisi neredeyse her filminde mevcut ve oldukca islevli ama on plana cikardigi komedi etkisiz. basarili bir set, yonetmenlik..ama bir sure sonra bunlar yeterli gelmiyor ve sikilmaya basladiyorsun. oysa ki filmi gercekten sevmek istemistim.(belki zamanina gore degerlendirilmeli.)
Rated 12 Mar 2011
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
95th
Wonderfully elegant, timeless dadaist comedy, with impeccable mis-en-scene, detailing the futile comedy of regular life. Let it wash over you.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 10 May 2015
81
74th
Like a horror movie where the monster is architecture.
Rated 10 May 2015
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 19 May 2009
68
70th
In a word: Eccentric. Tati renders Paris in a distinct palette and visual style, filming with detached, very long shots. The camera is barely even interested in the main character. The sporadic chatter of Parisians and tourists blends into the scenery. Even more than Mon Oncle, Play Time exhibits a "Modern Times" sort of bemusement by modernity, modern architecture, furniture, gadgets, dances. A highly aesthetic film but nothing much as a comedy. It's never outright funny and does get tedious.
Rated 19 May 2009
purgatospurgatos
Rated 27 Sep 2008
92
93rd
Not hilarious, but it will keep you smiling and chuckling for the whole runtime. It's the sort of film I can't imagine anyone not enjoying.
Rated 27 Sep 2008
jgreenwoodjgreenwood
Rated 07 Jan 2014
20
1st
I tortured myself for 42 minutes and 21 seconds, until I couldn't watch any more walking or sound effects. I would buy the broom with the headlights if it was on an infomercial.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 14 May 2009
5
56th
Neither compelling nor engaging in anyway, but never boring either. There's always a lot to look at but it all adds up to something rather dull.
Rated 14 May 2009
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 09 Jan 2010
74
90th
It comes on TV again -- I think, "I'll just watch a bit." A couple of hours later and life has a renewed beauty and curiosity.
Rated 09 Jan 2010
owen1218owen1218
Rated 18 Mar 2008
80
79th
Started off entranced, but my attention dwindled after a while.
Rated 18 Mar 2008
theyshootpicTheyshootpic
Rated 17 Apr 2007
93
94th
# 71
Rated 17 Apr 2007
rufamRufam
Rated 06 Jun 2013
65
42nd
A marvel as far as creativity, directorial prowess, scene setting and art direction go but only a middling success in terms of storytelling = A film I admire more than I like
Rated 06 Jun 2013
catcrycatcry
Rated 30 Mar 2010
80
80th
People with their daily livings, no story, no special person, no fairy, no black ,no white! just lovely.
Rated 30 Mar 2010
faultfinderFaultFinder
Rated 01 Jul 2009
60
13th
Totally boring, some scenes are brilliant though.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 24 Jun 2020
91
97th
A truly singular film. Nothing like it before or since, and never likely to happen again. There is so much going on that the viewer has to choose where to direct their attention, which is highly unusual for a film. What this does is make for an odd viewing experience that makes one question the limits/boundaries of cinema. The party within a party scene is phenomenal. However it is a masterpiece that I will never watch again.
Rated 24 Jun 2020
neonmanNeonman
Rated 14 Sep 2010
63
20th
Quite a curious film. It's not my sort of thing and I don't find it very funny at all, but it's at least got balls. I like balls.
Rated 14 Sep 2010
mr_vincentMr Vincent
Rated 30 Jun 2022
90
93rd
Hilarious, bizarre and extremely charming.
Rated 30 Jun 2022
lethiaslethias
Rated 05 Feb 2016
89
82nd
So this is Tati! Genius.
Rated 05 Feb 2016
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 31 Jul 2012
100
98th
One of the most gorgeous movies I've ever seen. Every shot is just jam-packed with detail. I would love to see this in 70 mm. The natural culmination of Mr Hulot's Holiday and Mon Oncle, the same great comedy/riffs on modernism as the latter with the same breeze atmosphere as the former. (two times)
Rated 31 Jul 2012
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
96
93rd
# 72
Rated 01 Mar 2008
kercKerc
Rated 11 Sep 2008
30
99th
Tati packs every frame with interactions of people, architecture, machines, clutter, etc. to create a document of how humans could navigate an ultra-modern environment, while occasionally (read: constantly) fumbling to produce a few gags. It would probably take you days to analyze it all, and even afterwards, you would likely find something new every time you watched it. Truly one of the most rewarding films to view over and over again.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
jpotiijpotII
Rated 17 Mar 2020
92
96th
gêmeos
Rated 17 Mar 2020
teeceeteecee
Rated 29 Sep 2008
81
98th
Fantastisk - hele tiden er der detaljer og små hændelser man skal være opmærksom på.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
antidood1antidood1
Rated 18 Mar 2015
95
99th
This movie is still growing on me ever since I watched it. Its essence is hard to grasp and even harder to explain, but it's utterly beautiful. In my eyes it serves both as a criticism and a celebration. It has some of the sharpest satire I've ever seen, while also reminding the audience why again life is worth living.
Rated 18 Mar 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 09 Aug 2021
20
2nd
Set design that perfectly matches the commentary, the film looks unique. The way the colours, sound effects and music are used, along with the camera work... it's all a very potent artistic vision. Maybe it gets better at the end but I just couldn't do it anymore at a point. I can only take so much plodding, and since it is intentionally made to feel soulless I just felt like I was watching nothing. It only gets 20 points because I do admire the damn thing. I just wish it had some life to it.
Rated 09 Aug 2021
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 09 Jun 2023
6
95th
One of those movies that makes you wonder others are really doing wrt the precision inside the frame. I’ve found Tati mostly good and occasionally great, but never reaching this level insight and construction.
Rated 09 Jun 2023
nepetaNepeta
Rated 03 Feb 2013
90
90th
You have to be on your toes to catch the sight gags some of which are extremely subtle and well hidden and require a bit of thought to get, and you have to give yourself over to the film and give its world the chance to captivate you. You don't look for jokes and humour - this is a mistake I made on my first watch - you watch the goings on of these people and let the jokes come to you.
Rated 03 Feb 2013
yiannosYiannos
Rated 04 Oct 2016
78
89th
An ambitious career killing film that cemented Tati's reputation as a serious auteur while bankrupting him in the process, Playtime nonetheless remains a compelling, if flawed, comedic experiment. Filmed on an extravagantly large set ('Tativille'), the action is framed in wide, long, intricately choreographed takes that emphasize design and movement, highlighting the disorienting effect of modern architecture. Its points about technology are simplistic though and it overstays its welcome.
Rated 04 Oct 2016
ahmed413ahmed413
Rated 06 Aug 2009
85
84th
This world needs more silent films.
Rated 06 Aug 2009
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 03 Sep 2011
80
74th
It's a little slow in starting, but once the farce gets going, and particularly in the epic restaurant scene, it's sublime in its subtlety and dedication to the genre. There are tons of great visual gags, and more to discover in future viewings. Slapstick is kept to a minimum, in favour of a satirical commentary on modern lives, customs, etiquette, professionalism and technology. It's silly, it's clever, it's ahead of its time and a quiet masterpiece.
Rated 03 Sep 2011
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
96
92nd
87
Rated 19 Dec 2008
nargNarg
Rated 26 Jul 2021
70
70th
(1st viewing) Pretty fucking nuts/overwhelming, and obviously is known for being a film that rewards re-watching. Best joke: Ancient Greece trash can gag.
Rated 26 Jul 2021
nobletNoblet
Rated 06 Jan 2012
77
62nd
Has some of the most interesting and clever visuals I've ever seen. Eventually studying every frame got tiring, and I was ready for it to end about 20 minutes before it actually did, but it's still a very enjoyable film.
Rated 06 Jan 2012
stainStain
Rated 06 May 2007
0
8th
I just totally don't dig Jacques Tati at all
Rated 06 May 2007
louismazziniLouisMazzini
Rated 20 Feb 2010
78
72nd
I have to disagree with critical opinion on this film. Although it is a smart, ambitious film I find it like watching two hours of jokes about architecture. Some people praise it for all they fit into a frame, but you can't possibly pick up everything that is going on in one sitting, does that make for a good film or just a difficult to watch gimmick? This is a film with no popular appeal, I doubt I could get a friend to sit through it let alone enjoy it.
Rated 20 Feb 2010
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 12 Nov 2022
5
73rd
nobody told me this was the missing link between MODERN TIMES and THEME HOSPITAL. (if you're wondering why i didn't say THE SIMS, it's because i'm not a degenerate)
Rated 12 Nov 2022
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 30 Aug 2012
80
71st
Tati'nin bu kendine has alayci uslubu bana sevimsiz geliyor. Benny Hill Show izliyorum sanki. Ayrıca filmin bir hikayesi var diyelim tamam da, senaryo nerede? Konusan birileri var ama kimin konustugu belli degil! Sesler de dogal ortamina uygun degil; sanki orijinal dublajinin uzerine alakasiz bir dublaj yapilmis gibi. Yaptigi "modernlesmenin kaybettirdikleri ve uyum sorunu" elestirisi de cok egreti ve fazla karikaturize. Ama bunun disinda iyi cekilmis, cok ugrasilmis, emek verilmis, belli.
Rated 30 Aug 2012
lupisterlupister
Rated 15 Jun 2020
60
68th
Kinda fun, but pretty silly and uneventful.
Rated 15 Jun 2020
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 12 Sep 2020
100
94th
Gloriously choreographed and orchestrated. It's a strange comparison considering they're complete tonal opposites, but the last film I remember watching that approached the sense of immersive controlled chaos was 'Hard to Be a God'
Rated 12 Sep 2020
yorgoyorgo
Rated 29 Dec 2022
100
98th
what a fun ride this was. quirky physical comedy at its best.
Rated 29 Dec 2022
ihatemoviesIHateMovies
Rated 10 Nov 2008
100
96th
Another Tati masterpiece.
Rated 10 Nov 2008
kljnsclknkljnsclkn
Rated 19 Jan 2019
100
91st
I am not a fan of comedy, but this just genius! As both comedy and cinematography.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
derbarneyDer_Barney
Rated 29 Aug 2009
85
79th
I need to re-watch this some time to be able to provide commentary on it, but I certainly have a soft spot for this movie and its prequel, Mon oncle.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 05 Oct 2014
25
9th
English-language appreciation of Tati seems to me the equivalent of the legendary French appreciation of Jerry Lewis. Incomprehensible, and wrong. I saw this many years ago and would have to see it again to give a definitive judgment. Unfortunately I have no intention of ever sitting through it again.
Rated 05 Oct 2014
hulothulot
Rated 05 Mar 2010
100
96th
watched: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017
Rated 05 Mar 2010
katje_iikatje_
Rated 13 Dec 2009
70
38th
Honestly, a big mistake in Tati's career, and this is a big fan speaking. His silent movie humor is obviously dated in the 60s, but he clings to old jokes, ironizing the same things he already did back in Les Vacances. Still, guaranteed to raise some laughs if you're in the mood for a silent picture.
Rated 13 Dec 2009
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 27 Aug 2007
70
61st
I know some see this this as his pinnacle work, I actually prefer Mon Oncle myself. Still, 1000 better than the last ten films I've seen, i suspect with a budget that wouldn't cover the last ten films catering... Toe knee :-)
Rated 27 Aug 2007
cvanascvanas
Rated 23 Nov 2022
79
54th
This was a difficult movie to watch and understand, since theres no storyline. The restaurant scene was chaotic and uncomfortable to watch, which made me want to watch it even more. Every crowd in the restaurant does their own thing, it was so hard to focus on one thing, which made it interesting.
Rated 23 Nov 2022
sveneriksvenerik
Rated 27 Nov 2012
80
65th
Visually breathtaking and nearly always vaguely amusing (but very rarely laugh out loud funny), Play Time was a disappointment to me after Mon Oncle, mostly because Mr. Hulot is hardly a central figure in it. That being said, Tati's sensibility is well captured and his cinematic genius cannot be denied, even if the results may be too idiosyncratic for most tastes.
Rated 27 Nov 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 11 Jan 2012
80
79th
Drags on a bit too long at parts, but the eye for detail and architecture is absolutely magnificent and very smart. Some very funny bits, like the people watching tv and the 'rolling chair' man. Tati truly makes art, THIS is film making
Rated 11 Jan 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2010
40
97th
"Sure, Tati's script may have been small, but there's such depth of content in each setup." - Eric Henderson
Rated 17 Oct 2010
janusjanus
Rated 20 Dec 2015
60
32nd
Inspires equal parts awe and contempt. Just focusing on the thing feels like an ordeal; only during the frantic last half hour or so did I feel really in its rhythm. Maybe a second or third viewing would feel clearer? Tati's formulation of the antimodern attitude was hackneyed by the '60s and now virtually obsolete, as modernity collapses, miniaturizes, and the walls come down to show us new struggles in a new kind of hell.
Rated 20 Dec 2015
psimpsim
Rated 22 Jul 2020
72
35th
The slow beginning and the overall lack of plot were initially offputting, but the film grew on me over its duration. The satire of modern architecture and consumer culture still plays well today. Oddly enough the film shares some DNA with The Sims, in that I was often delighted just to watch the odd interactions the various not-quite-believably-human characters were having among themselves and with their environment. In retrospect probably not the greatest idea to watch this one on my phone.
Rated 22 Jul 2020
oskarhuoskarhu
Rated 14 Feb 2015
85
93rd
Great fun and flowy.
Rated 14 Feb 2015
ab_i_hayaAb-ı Haya
Rated 12 Mar 2022
88
95th
03.17 Hobbit
Rated 12 Mar 2022
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 02 Jan 2017
95
97th
This is a beautiful ballet with a picturesque view in every shot and half filled with great gags and the other half filled with setups that eventually pay off
Rated 02 Jan 2017
caimancaiman
Rated 24 Aug 2014
87
85th
Here we get Tati's usual plot-less, character-less stroll through everyday life, with mild sight gags everywhere, and every frame stuffed full of details. It's got almost a silent comedy vibe. The glass-walled, technology-driven aesthetic was great. The first act in the building was an absolute blast. The scene with the glass-walled apartment buildings and the televisions was cool too. I've really never seen anything else like Tati's films, but I'm anxious to see more.
Rated 24 Aug 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 26 Jan 2015
66
64th
Never less than generally pleasant, and undeniably impressive on a purely technical and aesthetic level, but i can't say that i ever really felt anything much more strongly than that about it either way (although if nothing else, at least now i can acknowledge how much Richard Ayoade obviously borrowed wholesale from this for The Double, although popular opinion aside i find Ayoade's film hilarious whereas this left me for the most part mildly amused at best, which is a crucial difference).
Rated 26 Jan 2015
doyler29doyler29
Rated 13 Jul 2021
100
96th
I love how he lets jokes build slowly through accumulated detail. I love the way he uses sound like exaggerated echo of footsteps and the loud traffic noises that fill the foreground during the apartment sequence. I love the subtle recurring jokes and the way he lets the viewer find jokes in the film rather than pitching them at us. I adore this film.
Rated 13 Jul 2021
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 13 Jan 2010
96
92nd
88
Rated 13 Jan 2010
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 10 Feb 2012
83
63rd
A truly playful comedy. I think I lost half of it because I was watching it on a laptop. It deserves a large screen.
Rated 10 Feb 2012
egbertsouseEgbertSouse
Rated 15 Dec 2008
100
97th
Probably the most unique comedy ever created. Never has a film provided humor from room tone.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
hehejajahehejaja
Rated 28 Apr 2008
90
91st
Through careful use of mise-en-scène and patient observation, Tati pitch a relevant and pleasuring ridicule of a modern, sterile world in where time is money and service a substitute for compassion.
Rated 28 Apr 2008
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 06 Jun 2022
66
32nd
This very much felt to me like a superior version of Mr. Hulot's Holiday with more to say. Like that movie, it captures a very similar pleasant vibe that makes you desperately want to love it. A lot of the satire, regarding consumerism, architecture, bureaucracy, and technology for technology's sake, is good, and quite a few of the sight gags are funny. The complete lack of discernable narrative of any kind ultimately hurts it for me, though. Never boring despite that, though.
Rated 06 Jun 2022
feublofeublo
Rated 31 Mar 2021
85
74th
Count on the American Man to keep the party rolling despite it's absurd functionality. Only enough space to talk about this scene where the rich simply don't care and once reach exhaustion, the lower class begins to trickle in for what's left. Crazy is our doom that art predicts with global modernization. Funny, and sad.
Rated 31 Mar 2021
shewasSheWas
Rated 18 Oct 2015
89
93rd
The thing about watching films under a substantial existential influence is: A. you can never unsee the things you've seen in them B. and oh boy, the dread.
Rated 18 Oct 2015
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 04 Apr 2011
40
17th
Pretty interminable, for the most part. Well staged I suppose but if you find mime annoying then this is not for you. I wanted to like Playtime, but in the end I couldn't help being irked for most of the running time.
Rated 04 Apr 2011

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