This movie could accurately be described as a whimsical conceit that tends to out-stay its welcome. Admittedly, a hard-working cast, including Jean-Pierre Cassel and the lovely Anouk Aimée, does make a good impression. And there is also a delightful music score by Georges Delerue.
The movie's main problems lie in the script by Daniel Boulanger and Philippe de Broca. De Broca also directs, and perhaps at least one of these chores was a mistake. There are just too many dull patches in the script and certainly not enough inventiveness to carry it for ninety minutes. Half an hour shorter, the movie would be a delight, but as it stands, it just misses the bus. French title: Le Farceur.
The movie's main problems lie in the script by Daniel Boulanger and Philippe de Broca. De Broca also directs, and perhaps at least one of these chores was a mistake. There are just too many dull patches in the script and certainly not enough inventiveness to carry it for ninety minutes. Half an hour shorter, the movie would be a delight, but as it stands, it just misses the bus. French title: Le Farceur.