It’s like a double-page spread of Where's Waldo? but everyone is Waldo.
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Directed by Jacques Tati
PlayTime
An acclaimed, ensemble comedy.
Comedy
1967
1h 55m
4.2(110k)via LetterboxdJacques Tati + 4 more
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
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5What people say
How the hell do you even make this movie? What the fuck does the script even look like? I don't understand. This seems impossible. Jesus christ.
I got really sad when this was over. Not in a way where I'm just saying that to say it, I was genuinely kind of upset. For it's 2 hour runtime I felt so comfortable in the world Tati created. Everything is so well-orchestrated and the commitment to the style is unforgiving. Just based off personal taste, I can't really say there's a better looking film out there, just watch the last 10 minutes and get back to me. I'm so in love with this, and unlike most of what I've seen from Tati thus far, I'm pumped to watch it again.
Common questions
What is PlayTime about?+
Monsieur Hulot attempts to navigate a labyrinthine, ultra-modern version of Paris, encountering a variety of quirky characters and chaotic situations.
Who directed PlayTime?+
Jacques Tati directed the film in 1967, following his previous work Monsieur Hulot's Holiday.
Is PlayTime dialogue-heavy?+
No, the film relies on visual storytelling, sound design, and minimal speech to convey its humor and themes.
