I found this to be a sympathetic and amusing film with a few laugh out loud moments. The story is good and well developed, which keep the film interesting to watch and moving along nicely. It has to be said I was not quite sure about his film after watching the first 8 minutes or so, but once the time travel happens things pick up quickly from there.
For an offbeat comedy film the acting is really good. Reno is in top form and truly believable as the medieval count transported to the present, Clavier is good in his double role as his servant and hotel owner, but I thought the performance of Valérie Lemercier was outstanding as the upper class countess descendent. She is very funny and charming in a Penelope Keith To the Manor Born kind of way.
For a comedy film it has a nice social commentary plot line about the oppression of the common people in times gone by and the equality we strive for today which leads Reno's side-kick servant to conclude that today is better.
The production values and cinematography are not exceptional, but solid enough to make a good looking film that is enjoyable to watch. If there is anything bad to say about this film it is that some of the jokes are a bit mediocre and the 11th century knights wear an awful lot of 14th century armour. I did not mind this so much in this well done comedy film, but it would have bothered me to no end if this had been a real historical drama about the 11th century.
The French have a proud history of making fun comedy films and this is another worthy addition. Recommended.
For an offbeat comedy film the acting is really good. Reno is in top form and truly believable as the medieval count transported to the present, Clavier is good in his double role as his servant and hotel owner, but I thought the performance of Valérie Lemercier was outstanding as the upper class countess descendent. She is very funny and charming in a Penelope Keith To the Manor Born kind of way.
For a comedy film it has a nice social commentary plot line about the oppression of the common people in times gone by and the equality we strive for today which leads Reno's side-kick servant to conclude that today is better.
The production values and cinematography are not exceptional, but solid enough to make a good looking film that is enjoyable to watch. If there is anything bad to say about this film it is that some of the jokes are a bit mediocre and the 11th century knights wear an awful lot of 14th century armour. I did not mind this so much in this well done comedy film, but it would have bothered me to no end if this had been a real historical drama about the 11th century.
The French have a proud history of making fun comedy films and this is another worthy addition. Recommended.