king of comedy

Jennifer 2022-11-14 00:11:38

Louis de Fenes, Bouleville, it is impossible for anyone who likes French comedy films of the last century not to know the names of these two comedy masters. The combination of these two actors is the same as Stephen Chow and Wu Mengda as we know them, but they are more famous in the world than they are.

The movie recommended this time comes from the classic work of the two masters - "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth". The serious and arrogant conductor Stanislas, the honest and honest painter Augustus, the beautiful and kind-hearted puppet actor Juliet, the benevolent nun, three British gentlemen of the Royal Air Force and a clever German officer , brings us a comedy movie that is a household name.

The film tells the story of three British Royal Air Force members who were unfortunately hit by German troops occupying France during the flight mission during World War II and forced to parachute in France. Under the persevering pursuit of German officers, the hospitable and romantic French people gave the greatest help to the Allied comrades.

Compared with some other comedy films that vilify German soldiers and elevate the Allied soldiers, this film is not so obvious, although there is a little irony, such as the slightly flustered German soldiers, the cross-eyed German aircraft. The gunman, the sometimes silly German officer. But these are just satires, not deliberate ugliness. In the film, the German officers invite the French to spend their birthdays together and play games together. Being polite to French ladies is undoubtedly the reason for the longevity of the film. After all, truth is what can stand the test of time.

Although the special effects and pictures of that era seem so rough and naive today, compared to any film today, it can get rid of this film a few streets in terms of special effects, but without these, it can be so sincere now There are fewer and fewer movies that bring us a good story, and the essence of the movie is to tell a story.

It is said that in the last segment of the film, the glider flew over the border, and the crew waited for 5 months for this scene alone. This reminds me of the story of the old version of "A Dream of Red Mansions", when a maid's earring was wrong, the color was inconsistent, and the director refused to let her play. Marvel at the rigor and seriousness of the older generation of artists.

As for the jokes and plots, the editor will not spoil it this time. Those who haven't seen it can watch it if they have time. The editor promises to make you laugh. Viewers who have seen this film can also revisit this film. With the growth of experience, it may bring you a different feeling.

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La Grande Vadrouille quotes

  • Germaine: Vous dormirez bien Messieurs. Schlafen Sie gut! Je suis très à cheval sur la literie!

    Major Achbach: A cheval?

    Germaine: [trying to make herself better understood] Oui à cheval sur la liter... A cheval... Oui...

  • Sir Reginald: MacIntosh, look at that lovely thing over there.

    Alan MacIntosh: The nun, sir?

    Sir Reginald: Bloody fool, the car!