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.
PlayTime is an almost wordless film that works with wide frames, many layers and hundreds of small gags at once. You are not following one lead, you hunt through the image yourself for where something funny is happening. The pace is calm, the humor dry and observational, and the cool world of glass and steel becomes a character in its own right.
Good for you if you prefer visual comedy, careful observation and a quiet satire of the modern world over quick punchlines.
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