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Legendary French director Jacques Tati’s gloriously choreographed, nearly wordless comedies about confusion in the age of technology reached their creative apex with Playtime. With every inch of its superwide frame crammed with hilarity and inventiveness, the film is a lasting testament to a modern age tiptoeing on the edge of oblivion.
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
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"Playtime is a peculiar, mysterious, magical film." – Roger Ebert
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