- Actors: Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Valérie Lemercier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Bujeau
- Directors: Jean-Marie Poiré
- Writers: Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
- Producers: Alain Terzian
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Arrow
- VHS Release Date: 1 Aug 1994
- Run Time: 107 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CP3K
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,177 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Its blend of Benny Hill and Blackadder humour goes down a storm --What s On
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am French and I must say this is the best French film I have seen in quite a while, especially living in the UK.
The humour, jokes and play on words loose some of their meaning in its English subtitles. But I know English people who still very much enjoyed enjoyed it anyway.
I do not recommend the American remake "Just Visiting" which I have seen too, eventhough both Jean Reno and Christian Clavier remain the same characters, it is not a faithful version and is nowhere near as good. Besides, this film is SOOO good, I do not understand why the Americans had to have their own version made.
As for me, I have now watched it well over 50 times (call me sad) but it still gets me in stitches every time. A definit MUST SEE! "C'est dingue, OKAY!"
The humour, jokes and play on words loose some of their meaning in its English subtitles. But I know English people who still very much enjoyed enjoyed it anyway.
I do not recommend the American remake "Just Visiting" which I have seen too, eventhough both Jean Reno and Christian Clavier remain the same characters, it is not a faithful version and is nowhere near as good. Besides, this film is SOOO good, I do not understand why the Americans had to have their own version made.
As for me, I have now watched it well over 50 times (call me sad) but it still gets me in stitches every time. A definit MUST SEE! "C'est dingue, OKAY!"
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was not in a great rush to see this film, having known about it for a while but being unconvinced that a French comedy would really work well for me. But it does, brilliantly. The subtitles do not detract at all from the humour, it had me laughing most of the way through. Superb acting and limited but effective special effects back up a decent, if basic, plot and and witty script. It is an idea that could have (and I believe has) been very badly done by Hollywood, but these guys get it spot on. Don't let the subtitles delay your enjoyment, I wish I had watched it ages ago!!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This IS a silly film but delightfully put together. It combines some wonderful farcical moments and superb over acting.The imcomprehension (of the two 12th Century visitors) in regard to 20th Century France is wonderful. The sending up of the stuffed shirt Bon Chic, Bon Gens (BCBG - Yuppies to the uninitiated) Montmirail family and their total accpetance of Jean Reno and Christian Clavier as possible long lost relatives is wonderful.. It does not matter that this is in French with subtitles... you won't notice them as the action is so obvious that everyone can understand it.. Get yourself a baguette, some brie, open some red wine and thoroughly enjoy yourself....
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Arrowfilms version
A word of warning about the Arrow Films version, while the DVD case says it is shown in 16-9 format. The only thing widescreen about it is the DVD menu! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Driverdriver
Les Visiteurs/Los Visitantes/Tje Visitors
I speak fluent Spanish and can understand French - I saw this film just after it came out in Colombia and can't even remember what language the version I saw was in - I think I saw... Read more
Published 10 months ago by caledon
A definite must see
No matter how many times I see this film I still laugh out loud. Silly and farcical, but with the ubiquitous French feel. My favourite French comedy.
Published 16 months ago by Clare Crane
This is a very funny film
Most of the comedy here is visual, so you don't really need the subtitles, although they are quite good and do differentiate between C20th and C11th century speech. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by VCBF (Val)
more slapstick than social comment
This film is a combination of slapstick and comment on the nature of the French social classes, particularly the remnants of the upper classes. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by Fuficius Fango
Le film
Excellent film.
Ce film est un spectacle de qualité avec de l'aventure, de l'humour, etc...
A voir absolument.
Ce film est un spectacle de qualité avec de l'aventure, de l'humour, etc...
A voir absolument.
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by Kenobi
Reno est magnifique
A gently amusing film with very watchable characters in all the roles. I havent seen the English language version but find it hard to believe that it could surpasse, or even be... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2006
One to see
This is a wonderful film. It is well thought out and very very funny. The only drawback is the subtitles - this would be a good film dubbed into English. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005
The best comedy ever!!!
The best and the funiest comedy ever!!! My husband loves it and I'm sure everyone will. Clavier and Reno are the best !!!
Published on 26 Jan 2005
The funniest film I have seen
Put it bluntly this is the funniest film I have ever seen despite the subtitles.
Very clever plot places mediaeval knight and his baldrick into the 20th century and all their... Read more
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