French comedies. One could write whole books about their uniqueness. The most successful films in French cinema history belong to the comedy genre, more recent examples being "Welcome to the Sticks" and "Intouchables". With these films, France has perfected the so-called "crowdpleaser" and thrilled millions of viewers. Slapstick combined with wordplay made Louis de Funès a legend (also loved by me). The beauty of French comedy is that they don't need to go below the belt and delight with their witty dialogue.
This is also the case in this film. While many "Out of Time" films rely on blunt gags, "Les Visiteurs" shows underneath its seemingly blunt comedy an amazingly clever wordplay (also in the dubbing), a socially critical approach and charming actors. Surely there are far more intelligent comedies than this, but this film is just incredibly fun and has more to offer than it seems at first glance.
This is also the case in this film. While many "Out of Time" films rely on blunt gags, "Les Visiteurs" shows underneath its seemingly blunt comedy an amazingly clever wordplay (also in the dubbing), a socially critical approach and charming actors. Surely there are far more intelligent comedies than this, but this film is just incredibly fun and has more to offer than it seems at first glance.