The Visitors

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Summary: this is where comedy should be - funniest film ever
Review: unlike other comedies that slap humor in your face , this combination of physical comedy, well-tempo'ed storyline and impeccable acting will leave you crying you eyes out and feeling depressed over the terrible state of other comedic attempts.

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Summary: Clever, intelligent, sweet, not a movie for morons
Review: We watched this movie in French class. I may have been prejudiced before the first frame ran, as I absolutely adore Jean Reno, but I LOVE this movie. The sight gags and innuendos are priceless, and I have to say this is the first "time travel" movie that I actually liked. If you do not like this movie, it's because you don't get it!!

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Summary: Clever, intelligent, sweet, not a movie for morons
Review: We watched this movie in French class. I may have been prejudiced before the first frame ran, as I absolutely adore Jean Reno, but I LOVE this movie. The sight gags and innuendos are priceless, and I have to say this is the first "time travel" movie that I actually liked. If you do not like this movie, it's because you don't get it!!

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Summary: A French Comedic Classic, Finally in the US!
Review: Well, for quite awhile, this DVD was not available in the US, and even hard to find in its native France. It was a nice surprise to finally see it appear stateside, and hopefully, it's appearance will garner some more attention to French comedies. The story focuses around a nobleman who, along with his oafish servent, is transported forward in time to modern day France. In their new surroundings, they must deal with life in the modern world, as well as try to figure out how to return to their own time. Christian Clavier and Jean Reno do outstanding jobs as the misplaced main characters, and the movie moves at such a pace, that it offers plenty of laughs. Do yourself a favor and check this movie out if you're never seen it, you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Amazing acting!
Review: What makes this film work so well is the believability of the performances. Jean Reno absolutely masters the combination of brutality, arrogance and chivalry one imagines 11th century knights to be like. Christian Clavier is wonderful in dual roles as a peasant and a hotelier. Valerie Lemercier is brilliant in her modern day role coming from old money. Nothing the eccentrics did phased her: the smells, the behaviorisms, the disasters. Her husband on the other hand, plays the new rich, self made man, who can't control himself when something happens below his modern standards. I can't wait to see The Visitors II.