![]() ![]() While this is supposed to be him acting silly and has a point at the end of the movie, this could be very offensive to a lot of people. He then films himself clicking his heels together, doing the Nazi salute and goose stepping. Mr Bean is horrified and attempts to save a young woman, however it is soon made clear that not everything is as it seems and no-one is in any danger.Īs part art of an acting role, Mr Bean dresses up as a Nazi soldier. It seems that Mr Bean has been killed but seconds later, he inexplicably walks back on camera, dusting himself down and completely safe unharmed.Īn idyllic French village is attacked by soldiers and a tank blows up a building. The shed goes off camera and there is the sound of a large truck’s horn, followed by a loud crash and wood chips flying into the air. Mr Bean gets trapped inside a small wooden shed and in trying to escape, walks it into the middle of a road. The idea that both of these dangerous activities appear to be devoid of consequences could encourage youngsters to copy what they see. He also hitchhikes as a seemingly obvious way to travel. Of course this works perfectly and he is never in any danger. ![]() Mr Bean rides a bike and holds on to a passing vehicle for extra speed. When the ticket inspector opens the door, there is a slight implication that she suspects the two are homosexual but nothing is said and this is likely to go over the heads of younger viewers. There is nothing in this scene to suggest that the other man is using the toilet, he simply stands there, bemused. ![]() After a few seconds he realises that there is another man in there with him. When on another train, Mr Bean hides from the ticket inspector in the toilets, thinking its empty. The idea of being separated from a parent could be quite upsetting for some children especially when a stranger (albeit well-meaning) takes on the responsibility of reuniting them. Bean then realises that the man’s young son is on the train and he bangs on the window in panic, asking his father what to do. After several attempts, he is finally happy but as soon as Bean boards the train, the door closes, leaving the man on the platform. When getting on a train, Mr Bean asks a man to film him getting on board. While Mr Bean is never hurt by the traffic, this scene could encourage some kids to step into traffic without looking. This leads him to walk across busy roads and, while he continues oblivious and unharmed, the traffic around him has to stop suddenly and almost crash into each other. While trying to find the direction to a local train station, Mr Bean draws a line on a map and follows it literally. CONTENT: IS ‘MR BEAN’S HOLIDAY’ SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN? With an ending which is funny, touching and beautiful all at once, it is hard not to be smiling and laughing from start to finish. Mr bean holiday sountrack movie#With a soundtrack that is reminiscent of silent movies, Studio Ghibli and light continental sounds (courtesy of the ever reliable – and scorer of the original Mr Bean TV series – Howard Goodall), Mr Bean’s Holiday is a rare breed of movie that can engage anyone. The other two major characters, Stepan (played by Max Baldry) and Sabine (Emma de Caunes) are both an absolute joy to watch as all three work their way through France with happiness and acceptance of one another. Rowan Atkinson plays Bean with such passion that it is hard not to feel his love for the character. ‘Mr Bean’s Holiday’ on the other hand knows exactly who the character is and what makes him funny: relying on modern silent cinema style jokes and awkward situation set ups. This effort was ok, but struggled to find the essence of what made the TV show so good. The hapless hero had his first big screen outing in the 1997 Mel Smith movie ‘Bean’. Starring the incredibly talented Rowan Atkinson as the eponymous character, Mr Bean is the atypical eccentric Brit who is both stupid and ingenious at the same time. Mr Bean has been a staple of British television comedy since 1990. Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Emma de Caunes, Max Baldry REVIEW: ‘MR BEAN’S HOLIDAY’ Mr Bean’s Holiday (2007) – Director: Steve Bendelack Along the way he meets various characters, including the lovely Sabine, making this a holiday he’ll never forget. However, when he finds himself responsible for a young boy who has been separated from his father, he begrudgingly has to put his holiday plans aside. Mr Bean’s Holiday – Mr Bean is delighted when he wins a trip to the South of France all he wants to do is go to the beach. ![]()
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