This movie happens during the XVII century in Spain. As I have never been much attracted by Spanish culture, I wasn't very motivated to see this movie.
But as a big fan of Mr. De Funes, it's also hard to take it away. De Funes is simply the best comic actor and I don't know another one to be at the same level (Mr. Bean maybe?): he is talented in depicting little, miserly, hypocritical boss and we will never sufficiently underline his mastery in rhythm and music. He has thus a lot of class.
Here, his partner is another french cinema "monster", Yves Montand. With his consciousness and political commitment, he is unfortunately too big to be a lackey but is imposing and brave as an aristocrat.
So, we got here a strange mix, when the bad guy (De Funes) is cool while the good guy (Montand) is irritating! But, music mellows everything and here, Polnareff's love theme is a very touching one. With a lot of colors coming from live locations and wardrobe, the movie is enjoyable but not a recommendation for De Funes fans!
But as a big fan of Mr. De Funes, it's also hard to take it away. De Funes is simply the best comic actor and I don't know another one to be at the same level (Mr. Bean maybe?): he is talented in depicting little, miserly, hypocritical boss and we will never sufficiently underline his mastery in rhythm and music. He has thus a lot of class.
Here, his partner is another french cinema "monster", Yves Montand. With his consciousness and political commitment, he is unfortunately too big to be a lackey but is imposing and brave as an aristocrat.
So, we got here a strange mix, when the bad guy (De Funes) is cool while the good guy (Montand) is irritating! But, music mellows everything and here, Polnareff's love theme is a very touching one. With a lot of colors coming from live locations and wardrobe, the movie is enjoyable but not a recommendation for De Funes fans!