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1. Peter Nellhaus says; July 15, 2010 @ 6:52 pm

   The best way to see any Tati film for the first time is on the big screen. Even then, people who are not attuned to visual humor miss what’s going on, as what happened when I went with two friends to see Mon Oncle and M. Hulot’s Holiday in a theater, and one friend didn’t understand why two of us were laughing. I worked in a theater where Traffic was playing, and remember one guy complaining that the film wasn’t funny.

   On import only is Tati’s first film, worth a look if you have the chance. I snagged a copy when I was visiting Amsterdam.

2. Kimberly Lindbergs says; July 16, 2010 @ 1:21 pm

   I have no doubt that Mon Oncle would be an amazing big screen experience. I’m eager to revisit M. Hulot’s Holiday again since I might appreciate it more now, but I’m especially looking forward to seeing Playtime in the future.

3. Mike Jones says; July 17, 2010 @ 12:12 am

   J’aime Jacques Tati et Mon Oncle. It’s a great film but you have to be in the right mood to watch it otherwise it gets on your nerves. I also love the house above, it’s exactly my sort of house. One day, when I’m rich and famous, I will live in a house like that!

4. Pete Emslie says; July 17, 2010 @ 8:44 am

   I think that Jacques Tati’s films may be an acquired taste, yet I have always really enjoyed them. You just have to accept them as a completely different film experience from the norm, where you the viewer are in the role of a bystander at the scene, observing the visual eccentricities going on all around you. My favourite is “Playtime”, which I watched again recently now that I have a big screen TV to enjoy it on. Ironically though, despite it being a satire that is humourously critical of modern living in Paris in the late 60’s, looking back at it from today’s standpoint I find it warmly nostalgic, as I remember what it was like to be a kid growing up in those years. Anyway, I heartily recommend it, Kimberly!

5. Lori says; July 20, 2010 @ 8:18 am

   This house looks really wild! I’d love to see this film. I always find out about such cool things when I read your blog, thanks!

6. Caroline says; July 22, 2010 @ 10:20 pm

   What a refreshing review! I love Tati and especially Mon Oncle. I saw Playtime first though and it will always be my favorite. I’d love to hear your views on it as well! I’ve had a copy of Jour De Fete lying around for a while, this review is making me want to finally check it out!

   It’s a little pricey, and there aren’t enough songs but I got this cd for Christmas this last year and it stays in pretty heavy rotation anway. It’s just that good! You’d probably like it too :-)

   http://www.amazon.com/Bandes-Originales-Films-Jaques-Ta/dp/B000NDFKZY

7. Kimberly Lindbergs says; July 22, 2010 @ 11:22 pm

   Thanks Lori! The house (or set?) is amazing and it’s hard to imagine that it was built for the movie and then torn down after filming ended.

   Thanks for the Tati recs, Peter & Caroline! I’m looking forward to seeing more of his films and that soundtrack looks wonderful. :)

8. javier says; October 9, 2010 @ 7:56 pm

   Well you should watch “PLAYTIME” , another wonderfull movie with exellent sets, and the encunters of a common man with technology.

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