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Playtime (DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Set)

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jacques Tati with this brand new and sealed 2-disc set DVD of his 2006 film, Playtime. This foreign language movie, with English subtitles, is a must-have for any film enthusiast and features Tati's famous character, Mr. Hulot, as he navigates a modern Paris filled with technology and consumerism. The film is presented in a cardboard sleeve and is rated NR. The complete series box set includes bonus features and is from the Criterion Studio. The cast includes Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, and France. Get ready for a unique cinematic experience that will transport you to another world. See all photos for details small tear in seal

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Jacques Tati's spectacular cinematic art reached its peak in the gargantuan achievement of this film, PLAYTIME. Marking the third appearance of Tati's Mr. Magoo-like character, Mr. Hulot, PLAYTIME takes as its subject modern technology and its sometimes disastrous and always hilarious effects on the people living within it. As in most Tati films, a minimal plot (the parallel paths of Hulot and a group of American tourists), is held together by a seamless ballet of visual, aural, and conceptual gags. Tati constructed an enormous set, Tativille, rendering a high modern contemporary Paris decked in chrome, mirrors, and glass within which the surreal slapstick of PLAYTIME unfolds. Filmed in 70mm Technicolor, with sound recorded on a seven-channel stereo, the film approaches the city from a bird's eye perspective showing the complex yet abstract machinations of people and their technologies, with each character linked to the other and the whole ensemble dependant on the giant grid of the modern city. Objects, people, and sounds vie for the viewer's attention and all exert equal fascination and comedic power in the circus of Tati's modern life. From the airport to the high rise to the nightclub, Hulot weaves in and out of view, leaving a trail of bumped heads, offended sensibilities and curious glances in his wake.

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0715515020022
eBay Product ID (ePID)
54312643

Product Key Features

Actor
Barbara Dennek
Director
Jacques Tati, Jacques Tatischeff
Edition
2-Disc Set
Rating
NR
Format
DVD
Release Year
2006
Movie/TV Title
Playtime
Sub-Genre
French
Genre
Foreign Language

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Number of Discs
2
Country/Region of Manufacture
France
LeafCats
617
Film Country
France
Display Format
2-Disc Set
Leading Role
Barbara Dennek
Release Date
20060905

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2 out of 5 stars
by jandcnm8Jun 06, 2020
Entertaining for the first few minutes only, then zzzzzzzzzzz.
The thrust of the movie is made clear in the first dozen minutes, then it just keeps repeating that thrust, over and over, only in different settings... all agonizingly bland. For the limited audience of oddball films.
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4 out of 5 stars
by 40rodFeb 08, 2023
Good, but not great.
Good, but not as good as the first two.
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5 out of 5 stars
by pavonegJul 30, 2011
A timeless work of art
I am biased because I love the art of Jacques Tati. This movie is timeless : the struggle of Monsieur Hulot to adjust to modern times is so real and so understandable. I suggest that you see some clips of Tati's movies on Youtube before purchasing this DVD. Jacques Tati is not for everyone. Either you love him or hate him !

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Entertaining for the first few minutes only, then zzzzzzzzzzz.

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A timeless work of art

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