Although the short introduction part has nothing to do with the tribute, it definitely caters to the appetite of the French. A second-rate actor with weird behavior from India first played as a bugler to disrupt the grand battle scene, and then accidentally bombed the castle built by the crew (this scene was almost completely borrowed from the movie "Dog" "Vacation", but the details are enriched and enhanced). Both scenes can be understood as attacks on Hollywood movies that pursue luxurious scenery and exciting scenes.
Just after being expelled from the crew by the angry director, he accidentally received a party invitation from his rival, the investor of the film. He naturally went to the banquet as scheduled. As for the weird three-wheeled car that was driven at the banquet, although the single wheel was changed to the back, the regular creaking noise emitted during the driving still made people immediately aware that it was incompatible with the "Mr. Yu Luo’s Holiday". "The origin of the classic car.
The character that Sellers portrays is incompatible with the other characters in the banquet, whether in terms of skin tone, pronunciation, or behavior. And this kind of character creation style is exactly what Tati pursues in his series of works by trying to walk through the umbrella, pipe trench coat and taciturn footsteps. Of course, Sellers did not completely copy the other party, he maintained his original comedy style to a considerable extent. Sellers has a unique linguistic talent. He can learn English with accents of several countries (French accent in "The Pink Panther", Indian accent in this film). At the same time, he is also the absolute theatrical focus of the film. It is his aimless wandering around that connects all the characters in the banquet and produces their own comedy plot. Of course, most importantly, he is the initiator of almost every "sabotage" activity. In contrast, perhaps because of the director, Tati does not like to make his own Mr. Yu Luo the core. He prefers to provide a democratic comedy style that emphasizes scene scheduling and the participation of all actors.
The valet is the most impressive role besides the protagonist played by Sellers. He is also modeled after Tati's film. The middle-aged guy who never knows what to say silently in "Uluo Holiday", and the overly narcissistic and often misbehaving young entertainer in "Happy Hour" is obviously the prototype of the character. But perhaps for the purpose of cooperating with the more destructive Cyrus, the director greatly enhanced the role of the manservant-in one of the dining scenes, he even clearly surpassed Cyrus in the limelight. And this person's stealing a cup of alcohol is no longer just to release a light and humorous personal hobby, but also carries a more important drama function. It can be said that in the second half of the film, without his great "help" after the hangover, Sellers could not make such a big move.
The performance of other characters in the film is relatively mediocre, and they did not find their own rhythm in this Tati imitation show. But one of them is worth talking about. In Tati’s films, there is often a female character who expresses understanding and even a good feeling for the protagonist with weird behavior-the American female tourist of "Happy Hour", the landlord daughter of "My Uncle", "Mr. Yu Luo's Holiday" Beautiful lady. Naturally, such a woman is indispensable in this film. As it happens, this lovely girl is still French. And even more coincidentally, she is still a French actress who insists on principles and does not compromise with corrupt Hollywood producers! This highly targeted praise and criticism made it difficult for the film to not be included in the film manual.
The banquet part at the core of the film is generally imitating the "Happy Hour" Chinese restaurant bridge, but it also incorporates elements from other classic Tati films. For example, the central control system in the general's mansion is easily reminiscent of the modern home and the controllable fountain at Sister Yu Luo's house in "My Uncle". It's just that the pool in this film is bigger and deeper, and the trouble it can cause is even more amazing. In addition, the puppy that Sellers encountered when he was urinating was not known for what purpose it was inserted in. Perhaps the director Edwards was inspired by the cute stray dog in "My Uncle"? But the effect does not seem to be good.
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