This blog entry is part of my “movie year countdown”. To read more about that check out my first Spout filmblog entry.
Mon oncle
Mon oncle is a real treat. I love movies with a lot of contrast and M. Hulot definitely delivers that. I find it amusing also that all of the M. Hulot Criterion Collection DVD's have introductions by Terry Jones. A British man giving props to a Frenchman! Well I guess Terry is actually from Wales isn't he.
That stupid spitting fish lawn statue is such an amusing icon of this culture of showing off and always concentrating on trying to make yourself look better than your neighbor.
After seeing this movie I heard a fantastic song called "The Jacques Tati" written by Frank Black, who has always been known to have a slightly more sophisticated taste in movies than the average.
You kind of lean your head
You kind of get on your toes
(Look out, watch out for that post)
Try to take big steps
And when you start to coast
Take a look on down at nothing in particular
Rating: 9/10