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The Man in the Hat

2020 [FRENCH]

Action / Comedy

3
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh100%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright77%
IMDb Rating6.410813

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Ciarán Hinds Photo
Ciarán Hinds as The Man In The Hat
Stephen Dillane Photo
Stephen Dillane as The Damp Man
Maïwenn Photo
Maïwenn as The Biker
Aoife Hinds Photo
Aoife Hinds as Garagiste
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English 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 35 min
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24 fps
1 hr 35 min
P/S 0 / 1

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by panta-49 / 10

Close to perfection...

I was hooked on this after 10 minutes of watching it while wondering what is it? Actually after that time I didn't care, I just wanted more of it! John-Paul Davidson and Stephen Warbeck were holding me tight in their artistic hands and didn't let me go... not that I wanted!

Made in a magnificent manner - full of nostalgia and love for life, this film about a man with a hat traveling through the rural districts of southeastern France in the summer, will satisfy all your senses. Reaching a great climax of scenic views incorporating peculiarities and serendipitous ways of life, the directing duo reminded me of Jacques Tati!

Captivating music, astonishing cinematography, fantastic acting, fascinating directing... Do not miss it if you love an incredible artistic film!

Reviewed by ferguson-66 / 10

who, what, why?

Greetings again from the darkness. Who is the woman in the picture? What did the five men toss in the river? Why are those men chasing the man in the hat? Why is that other man wet? If the man in the hat is running from the five men, why does he keep running into the same people? What are those two measuring now? Why doesn't anyone (ok, almost no one) speak? Why are there so many questions, and why, by the end, do we not care that most go unanswered?

John-Paul Davidson, known mostly as a travel documentarian, and Stephen Warbeck, an Oscar-winning composer, have teamed up as co-directors and co-writers to deliver an unusual and whimsical road trip movie that tips a cap to the silent comedy films of yesteryear. Adding to the unusual elements is Ciaran Hinds starring as the titular man in the hat. Mr. Hinds is a long-time terrific actor, but not one we think of for jocular comedies requiring exaggerated facial expressions, physical pratfalls, and squeezing into a tiny Fiat for a back roads drive through rural France.

As the film opens, the man in the hat spends the day sharing a table with the woman's photo at a charming riverside café. That evening, while still seated at the table, he witnesses 5 grown men pile out of a clown car Citroen and dump what appears to be a body into the river. The man escapes with the framed photo and one of the film's recurring gags is the close calls he has with the five men as they drive through the countryside. The film plays a bit like Homer's Odyssey in that the only real story occurs as the man interacts with various folks he meets along the way. The Damp Man is played by the always interesting Stephen Dillane, and a lovely woman on a bicycle who exchanges flirtations with hat man is played by Sasha Hails.

Among the strange and wacky paths that cross are a couple of onion-chomping geezers who fix his car, a cluster of singing female mechanics, a solo French biker, and a pair of city workers with a measuring tape and eyes for each other. Music plays a huge role here, which is not surprising given the presence of Mr. Warbeck. Not only does the accompanying music feature an unusual and varied blend of music types, but we also see and hear many local musicians, including Mathilda Homer. And for the finale, music again plays a role, bringing things full circle.

Coming up with a comparison movie is not easy, though one description could be director Michael Winterbottom's "The Trip" franchise ... if Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon were not allowed to speak! This isn't a laugh out loud type of comedy, rather it's mostly just pleasant and odd. For a drive through rural France or a chance to watch Ciaran Hinds chase his shoe down a drain, this bizarre little ditty from Davidson and Warbeck will work just fine.

In theaters and on demand on May 14, 2021.

Reviewed by harryokin9 / 10

What a gem

I think I'll find it impossible to adequately describe this film and do it justice. Just make sure you see it and enjoy a quirky, charming, touching film that will stay with you. I will be on a ferry to France the moment we are free of this awful pandemic, albeit in a more reliable car. Brilliant, well done guys.

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