Bean (1997)

Waste of time

Good start, but then it gets ruined

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

One movie that we all love is for sure "Bean". When it first appeared on the big screens, in 1997, it was a instant box office hit. Directed by Mel Smith, the comedy was awarded twice in the year of the release: it won Bogey Awards and the Golden Screen, in Germany.The plot is introduced by Mr. Bean being fired from the London Gallery, where he worked as a caretaker, and sent to Los Angeles to work for a smaller art gallery. There he is given the responsibility to look after and protect a very important masterpiece. As the character is single handed, he somehow manages to spill a paint thinner on the piece and ruins it. He tries to repair the damage, but has no luck. Funny as always, Rowan Atkinson's acting is put to the test in riveting situations and his vast experience shines through. The action is packed with comedy and the scenes are not rushed. Everything evolves rather slow, to assure the film is eloquent and enjoyable for all ages.With that said, i think this movie will never get old and we will always laugh at he well known, epic scenes. It is not very likely that there will appear a new version of the film, so i definitely recommend you watch the film if you ever stumble upon it on TV.

As a kid, I love Mr. Bean. This movie directed by Mel Smith was my first glimpse of the Rowan Atkinson's character and I thought it was hilarious at the time. It was one of the first British shows, I saw as a kid, since were hard to come by, in the U.S at the time. When, I finally got hold of seeing the show, I found out that most of the skits in the movie were recycled from the TV Show such as the turkey joke from the 7th episode of Mr. Bean, 1992's 'Merry Christmas Mr. Bean'. Another joke is the Mr. Bean popping a vomit filled bag is from 1992's sixth episode 'Mr. Bean Rides Again'. Even my favorite jokes like getting bored on a fast ride is from 1993's ten episode 'Mind the Baby, Mr. Bean' & the mishap with the painting is similar to 1990's 'The Library'. I was deeply disappointed to find these out as I thought these jokes were made for the movie. So I felt bad for European fans who thought they were getting something new with this 82 minutes movie, only to find out that it just a bunch of recycled jokes from the show. Still, this movie is still watchable, and I find myself time after time, watching its crazy humor. Bean: The Movie is about Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) who works as a London museum guard. He is about to get fired. However, the big boss mistakes him for a great art critic and sends Mr. Bean to America. The Gallery entrusted him to unveil the priceless painting, Whistler's Mother to the American Art Gallery in Los Angeles. In America, Mr. Bean stays with David Langley (Peter MacNicol), the man in charge to make sure no mishaps happen during the unveiling. What we doesn't know is that the man, he's in charge of taking care of, is a complete moron. While the original choice, Steve Martin couldn't play David Langley. Peter MacNicol did an amazing job as the straight man in the gags. I love his reaction to every calamity from anger to despair. There is something comical coming from him. My favorite is David reacting to the painting. That had me dying laughing at the floor. Also, it didn't hurt to see a cameo by Burt Reynolds as General Norton as he was given some good one-liners. About Rowan, he strikes me as one of those comedians that you either completely love or completely hate, because how annoying clumsy and mean-spirited, Rowan is as Mr. Bean. The humor was pretty childish with a lot of gross slapstick humor, but nothing too bad for the children. It was rated PG-13. One of the biggest complain of the movie from fans is how Mr. Bean speaks intelligibly, albeit with apparent difficulty, as opposed to his frequent mumbling in the TV show. In my opinion, I thought it was alright. Although he has very little dialogue in the film, Mr. Bean's expressions and antics are priceless. One thing, I love about the film is the soundtrack. The film's original score was by Howard Goodall was great. The film score is utterly beautiful, and I think it's underrated from music fans! It's way too good for this film. Other non-original songs were also featured, in particular The Beatles' "Yesterday" sung by Wet Wet Wet and OMC's version of Randy Newman "I Love L.A.". The movie had some pretty good smart, in depth emotional scenes, that was surprising from a silly comedy. Get the DVD for a lot of delete scenes material that is also pretty hilarious. Bean would later get another movie in 2007, Mr Beans Holiday, which was a little truer to the original series, but this movie is far better than that movie. This movie is just flat-out fun. I think Peter MacNicol's character, David Langley sum up the film for me. I don't know what to say about Bean. He is clearly a force ten disaster area, but God help me, I like him.

Bean is a good movie with a decent storyline and a very good comedic cast.It certainly isn't the comedy gold that the television series is but it's still very enjoyable and you will laugh out loud a lot.My biggest problem was that Mr Bean spoke too much in this movie, he's suppose to be a silent character who myth say a few words every now and again,but in this he actually has full lines and even a while speech at one stage.Rowan Atkinson did do his best as Mr Bean and delivered plenty of solid laughs and I really liked Peter MacNicol as well as the voice of reason.The movie is very different to the television series and fans will definitely be disappointed,but if you really enjoy watching Rowan Atkinson play Mr Bean in any aspect then you should definitely check out Bean. Mr Bean heads to Los Angeles to return a famous painting from a museum in England back to America.He stays with a family that he breaks up with his own stupidity without even realizing.

First of all I was shocked to see how badly the movie was rated.Man it was rated 5.8 how could it be.This is one of the finest masterpiece of comedy from Mr. Rowan Atkinson.Hats off to you! My review 8/10 go for this one!!!!! His comedy does not look artificial he is so natural & comfortable while portraying his character.The story line was okay but only & only Mr.Atkinson gave it a superb zeal by his performance. Other actors did their job ,okay.The best thing about the movie is that you will enjoy it as a comic cracker also you will be glued to the seat anxiously thinking what is going to be the next disaster by Mr. Bean If u didn't get my point it's my fault because I haven't made the synopsis of this movie clear . For that you will have to watch it. I can say that You will enjoy it thoroughly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!