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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... 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 it changes hands between the London National Art Gallery and a chichi private gallery. Absurd laughs from the hilarious Atkinson. [More]
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Mills, Peter Capaldi, June Brown
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Mills, Peter Capaldi, June Brown, Peter Egan, Burt Reynolds, Peter MacNicol, Harris Yulin, Pamela Reed, Larry Drake, Chris Ellis, Richard Gant, Danny Goldring, Andrew Lawrence, Tom McGowan, Sandra Oh, Tricia Vessey, Peter James, Clive Corner, Rob Brownstein, Julia Pearlstein, Alison Goldie, Dakin Matthews, Scott Charles, Ronnie Yeskel, Priscilla Shanks
Director: Mel Smith
Director: Mel Smith
Screenwriter: Richard Curtis, Robin Driscoll
Composer: Howard Goodall
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Reviews for Bean
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.
Atkinson is able to hit the comic jackpot through grunts, gestures, body movements, and, most of all, facial expressions.
Atkinson's genius at portraying a pesky, childish adult is reminiscent of the great comic stars of silent movies, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
The film is little more than a showcase for Atkinson's broad slapstick comedy, overdone facial contortions, and bathroom humor.
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.
Latest News for Bean
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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