Tuesday, August 02, 2022

The Man in the Hat

The Man in the Hat is a 2020 British comedy film starring Ciarán Hinds, which is the reason I watched the movie. If you don't know that actor, you're missing out. He is always worth watching and never disappoints. This film is a real treat. I watched it on Amazon Prime. It's also available free on Tubi and on the Roku channel and on YouTube. You can't beat "free".

trailer:



The Guardian calls it "a picturesque odyssey across the French countryside, the best Provençal driving holiday you’ve never had." Rotten Tomatoes has a critics consensus score of 100%. Roger Ebert's website says,
Whimsy is as delicate as a butterfly wing. But "The Man in the Hat" sustains a whimsical tone beautifully throughout its brief running time... Somewhere between a dream and a fable, this is the kind of film viewers could debate for hours, pondering the meaning of the characters who keep reappearing, the mysterious framed photo, the central character who has only two lines of dialogue...
...
just go along for the ride and relish the lush French countryside, the luscious food, the lovely music...
Here's a screenshot from the opening scene:



for the T Stands for Tuesday blogger gathering.

17 comments:

  1. ...this one slipped by me.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I'll have to give this a go when Himself isn't around. This definitely is not his kind of movie. Salud! and Happy T Day

    ReplyDelete
  3. I will have to check this out. Have a nice day.

    ReplyDelete
  4. thanks for sharing this one I will look for a free version sounds like a movie I would enjoy Happy T

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Look no longer lol There are 3 free ones linked in the post above.

      Delete
  5. Ciarán Hinds is a great actor, I remember him from a few films including "Miss Pettigrew lives for a day". Happy T Tuesday! Hugs Jo x

    ReplyDelete
  6. HHhhmmmnn, not sure about this one!
    (ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hi Nita. This is Erika, but I am commenting for Elizabeth because she can't get her computer to leave comments. She wants you to know that she appreciates you linking up to T day, and she feels bad she can't comment since she hosts the blog. She is supposed to get her computer looked at tomorrow, and hopefully she will then be back in the world of commenting. Thanks for linking up and sharing this comedy and the actor having a glass of wine for T this week.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hi Nita. Now this is Erika commenting. I don't know this film but I do like British comedies. I'm going to add this one to my list. Hope it was a great T day. hugs--Erika

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oh! I think I have to watch this one! Happy T Day, Chrisx

    ReplyDelete
  10. I haven't seen this one but will look for it.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

    ReplyDelete
  11. Don't know him. You find some interesting sounding movies. Happy T Day.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Oh! I want to see this! I ordered it at Amazon.

    ReplyDelete
  13. This sounds good, will watch it soon. Thans, Valerie

    ReplyDelete
  14. Rick and I happened on this by mistake. I thought it was odd and strange as all get out but fascinating and fun. And it has Ciaran Hinds so I'd watch him do anything!

    ReplyDelete
  15. This looks like a movie right down my alley. I recognize Ciarán Hinds from one of the Shetland seasons.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love him but not seen this one, thanks for sharing. Happy belated T Day Elle/EOTC xx

    ReplyDelete