Synopsis
Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two reunite. On the way he discovers France, bicycling and true love, among other things.
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Cast
- Rowan AtkinsonMr. Bean
- Willem DafoeCarson Clay
- Maxim BaldryStepan
- Karel RodenEmil
- Emma de CaunesSabine
- Steve PembertonVicar
- Jean RochefortMaître d'hôtel
- Michel WinogradoffPyrotechnician
- Adrien RodrigueBusker Violin
- Bams Betga-TchouniBusker Singer
- 75
Entertainment Weekly
Atkinson's goofball grotesquerie never lets up -- right through to the inspired finale. - 75
Christian Science Monitor
Since Mr. Bean rarely speaks a complete sentence, the effect is of watching a silent movie with sound effects. This was also the dramatic ploy of the great French director-performer Jacques Tati, who is clearly the big influence here. - 75
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
If you're not a die-hard "Bean" fan, this is probably no place for you. But it's mercifully short (87 minutes), the French scenery is pleasant, a handful of the routines are hilarious and -- with its G rating -- you can definitely bring the kids. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Atkinson remains an expert clown, and there are sufficient numbers of gags to ensure that Bean fans worldwide will be kept fairly happy. - 70
Variety
This is a thoroughly Euro bedmate to the 1997 "Bean," with the Gauls rather than the Yanks as the butt of Bean's bumblings. - 70
L.A. Weekly
It may be a stretch to call this mugging moron sympathetic, but it’s surprising how enjoyable Mr. Bean can be when he’s actually given a hint of humanity. - 70
Washington Post
Do you Bean? If you do Bean, rejoice. Bean is back. If you don't Bean, here's a chance to start. Bean now, or forever hold your peace. - 50
ReelViews
This time, it's not because mainstream movie-goers in this country lack taste but because the film isn't worth buying a ticket to see. Mr. Bean's Holiday is no vacation.