Atkinson's reactive brand of bug-eyed and near-silent comedy has always been more akin to Jacques Tati--plus a lecherous pinch of Jerry Lewis, the better to invade the viewer's personal space.
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09/05/09
Bean (1997)
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Reviews Counted:27
Fresh:11
Rotten:16
Average Rating:5.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: In his big-screen debut, the BBC's beloved, bumbling, barely verbal Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) lands in the plastic wasteland of Los Angeles, where he has been sent to "guard" Whistler's Mother as... [More]
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Mills, Peter Capaldi, June Brown
Director: Mel Smith
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Atkinson is able to hit the comic jackpot through grunts, gestures, body movements, and, most of all, facial expressions.
02/15/09
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04/09/05
Atkinson's genius at portraying a pesky, childish adult is reminiscent of the great comic stars of silent movies, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
06/25/04
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02/09/04
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05/20/03
The film is little more than a showcase for Atkinson's broad slapstick comedy, overdone facial contortions, and bathroom humor.
02/08/03
I'm pretty sure that I can say it's not a great movie; I'm not so certain I can say it wasn't a funny one.
12/08/02
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April 11, 2006:
Get Ready for the Return of ... "Bean"
You knew it was only a matter of time before Rowan Atkinson came back with another "Mr. Bean" movie. (Anyone out there see Johnny English? Sheesh.) And today Variety... More...
March 28, 2005:
Atkinson Warming Up to Do "Bean 2"
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